Alternative Energy Canadian federal government to invest $1.5B in critical minerals infrastructure fund The first round of funding announced includes up to $300 million available under two streams Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 21, 2023
Lithium Osisko Development and O3 Mining create Quebec lithium exploration joint venture Electric Elements Mining will explore the James Bay region for deposits of the battery metal Rowan DunneNovember 16, 2023
Copper Rio Tinto and world’s largest copper producer forge exploration joint venture in Chile Rio Tinto analysis shows Agua de la Falda has potential for new copper discoveries Joseph MortonNovember 8, 2023
Alternative Energy African nations ban raw mineral exports to lead carbon-free energy shift However, in order to succeed, African nations must ensure efficient processing infrastructure and transparent governance Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 6, 2023
Alternative Energy U.S. and Canada are ‘too reliant on too few geopolitically unreliable countries’ for critical minerals: U.S. Ambassador Cohen emphasized how both countries should work together to form a critical minerals supply chain centered in North America Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 1, 2023
Lithium Azure Minerals accepts SQM’s latest takeover bid for US$1B The deal may be thwarted by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting, which holds a 19.99 per cent stake in Azure Rowan DunneOctober 26, 2023
Lithium Atlantic Lithium receives mining lease for Ghana’s first lithium mine The site will produce 3.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over a 12-year mine life Rowan DunneOctober 20, 2023
Lithium Ganfeng Lithium starts construction of US$250M lithium processing plant in Nigeria Upon completion, the site will employ around 2,500 locals and be capable of processing 4.5 million metric tons of lithium per year Rowan DunneOctober 13, 2023
Technology Fortune Minerals collaborates with Rio Tinto to develop cobalt and bismuth recovery tech The two metals are key components of the Canada-U.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration established in 2020 Rowan DunneSeptember 29, 2023
Lithium Full Circle Lithium obtains full ownership of Georgia processing facility The company made a US$30,000 down payment and will be purchasing the plant for a total of US$500,000 Rowan DunneSeptember 27, 2023