Focus on Critical Minerals
Serbia eyes lithium deals with Mercedes, Stellantis, VW, president says
Serbia will give Mercedes-Benz, VW and Stellantis the opportunity to purchase lithium for car batteries as they prioritise EU carmakers
US unveils Americas-wide plan to boost semiconductor production
Blinken announces Americas' initiative to expand semiconductor industry, beginning with Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Serbia greenlights disputed lithium mining project
Court ruling means Rio Tinto may soon restart operations at the mine.
China’s Zijin Mining to take 9.9% stake in Canada’s Montage Gold
The Chinese mining firm scrapped plans earlier this year to acquire a stake in Solaris Resources.
Soros’ Open Society Foundations say their restructuring is complete and pledges $400M for green growth
New CEO Binaifer Nowrojee wants to promote clean energy and sustainable jobs.
Indonesia’s nickel boom sparks environmental alarm
In Indonesia's Halmahera, rapid nickel industry growth devastates forests and communities, fueling deforestation, pollution, and broken promises of prosperity.
Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says
Weak prices are making it difficult for Western start-ups to compete with China.
Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says
Companies are reluctant to invest, uncertain about the demand for electric vehicles and government approaches to zero-carbon goals.
Quebec town leaders, residents unite to decide fate of mine with ties to Pentagon
Lomiko Metals Inc has announced plans to build a graphite mine in the Laurentians, but residents living nearby have protested the project
Lundin Mining, BHP weighing joint bid for copper miner Filo Corp, sources say
Lundin Mining and BHP Group are considering a joint bid for Filo Corp, which saw its stock rise 12% on the news, valuing...
