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Midas to hunt for lithium at Canadian gold project
1st June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Midas Minerals has struck an agreement with TSX-V listed Gold Terra Resources Corporation to hunt for lithium at Gold Terra’s Yellowknife gold project, in Canada. Under the Stage 1 earn-in... 


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Atlantic strengthens board to deliver Ghanaian lithium mine
1st June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Exploration and development company Atlantic, which is building Ghana’s first lithium mine, has appointed CEO Keith Muller and Patrick Brindle to its board of directors, subject to the completion... 


Zimbabwe presses miners to produce battery-grade lithium locally
1st June 2023 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe wants lithium miners operating in the country to work towards producing battery-grade lithium locally and could impose a tax on exports of lithium concentrate in future, Mines Minister... 


Galan looking at expanded Argentine operations
1st June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior lithium company Galan Lithium is evaluating a four-phase development approach for its projects in Argentina. The ASX-listed company on Thursday said that all components of the initial... 


Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches
1st June 2023 By: Reuters

Chinese miner Tibet Summit Resources will invest $1.7-billion to develop two lithium projects in Argentina, the economy ministry said on Wednesday, as the South American country eyes burgeoning... 


EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) is in negotiations with Democratic Republic of Congo, a leading source of battery minerals, and aims for talks with other African countries to shore up its supplies of... 


Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah's lithium mine
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

Mining company Savannah Resources said on Wednesday Portuguese authorities had approved its environmental impact assessment (EIA) for what could become Western Europe's largest lithium mine,... 


Cochilco sees lithium shortage, price increases from 2031
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) forecast on Tuesday a "strong" lithium shortage and significant price hikes from 2031, as demand surges for the metal used to make batteries for electric... 


Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon - Minister
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

Chile hopes to start negotiations soon with Albemarle as part of the government's plan to gain majority control of lithium mining projects, Mining Minister Marcela Hernando said on Tuesday. The... 


Vulcan signs geothermal deal with Stellantis
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Vulcan Energy has inked a binding term sheet with automaker Stellantis for the first phase of a multiphase project, to develop new geothermal projects aimed at decarbonising the energy... 


Swanson DFS proves up for Arcadia
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) into the Swanson tantalum/lithium project, in Namibia, has estimated would produce at an average 12 500 t/m rate over a mine-life of eight years. ASX-listed... 


Piedmont Lithium's North Caroline site plan
North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

North Carolina regulators on Tuesday asked Piedmont Lithium for additional information needed to approve the company's mine permit application, the third such request since the review process began... 


Image shows broken core
New atlas showcases critical minerals potential
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Geoscience Australia has developed an atlas of sites across Australia pinpointing previously mined and discarded rock and earth which could help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy... 


Firering completes Phase II soil sampling programme at Atex
30th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals has announced the successful completion of its extensive Phase II soil sampling programme at its Atex lithium/tantalum project, in Côte d'Ivoire.... 


JSE Origination and Deals Head Samuel Mokorosi and Copper 360 chairperson Shirley Hayes at last month's Copper 360 listing.
JSE pushing hard to attract junior miners, exploration companies to list, says Mokorosi
30th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is going all out to attract junior mining and exploration companies, making it easier for companies to get on to the exchange and to remain on the... 


Sayona completes bookbuild for A$200m raise
Sayona completes bookbuild for A$200m raise
30th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium miner Sayona Mining has completed the bookbuild for its A$200-million underwritten placement, priced at 18c each. The company earlier this month announced the fully underwritten... 


Hydrogen and downstream mineral processing targeted in new hub
30th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Renewable hydrogen, future facing minerals processing and shipbuilding and sustainment has been identified as the three industries targeted by the Western Australian government to transform the... 


Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell visited the US over the weekend.
Australia sees 'enormous market' for battery metals in the US
29th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

President Joe Biden’s signature climate policy is helping drive a “golden age of mineral exploration” in Australia, as the US rushes to catch up with China on clean energy technologies, the... 


Sigma makes first 'green tailings' sale
Sigma makes first 'green tailings' sale
29th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Sigma Lithium has received payment on its first shipment under its offtake to sell ‘green tailings’ to  Yahua International Investment and Development to be upcycled into... 


LithiumBank unveils plans for Alberta LHM production
29th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed LithiumBank has announced the results of its preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Boardwalk lithium brine project, in west-central Alberta. The study proposes 31 350 t/y... 


Chile sees lithium plan expanding trade ties, foreign investment
Chile sees lithium plan expanding trade ties, foreign investment
29th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s government expects its new lithium strategy to expand international trade relationships while attracting more foreign investment to the industry. President Gabriel Boric’s administration... 


Leo signs shareholding and cooperation agreement with Ganfeng
Leo signs shareholding and cooperation agreement with Ganfeng
29th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Leo Lithium has struck a A$106-million shareholding and cooperation agreement with Chinese lithium giant Ganfeng Lithium. Under the terms of the agreement, Ganfeng would take a 9.9%... 


Ratings agency takes note of battery metals potential in sub-Saharan Africa
26th May 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As demand surges for minerals used in low-carbon energy generation and electric vehicles (EVs), commodity-exporting economies in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) could reap significant rewards, says... 


Premier African says first spodumene shipments from Zulu lithium project delayed
25th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Multi-commodity mining and natural resource development company Premier African Minerals has fully commissioned the processing plant at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, but first... 


ICMM President and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan.
Guidance on how mining should manage human rights impacts updated
25th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Updated guidance to help mining companies improve how human rights impacts are managed across the globe has been published by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).  ICMM members... 


Cohiba to acquire Canadian lithium tenements
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Cohiba Minerals has announced the acquisition of unlisted Maple Minerals, which holds the rights to acquire four lithium and rare earth element properties in Ontario. Under the acquisition,... 


The Whabouchi mine site in Quebec.
Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners
25th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Nemaska Lithium  was once a cautionary tale for commodities investors betting on North America’s battery metals supply chain. Shareholders lost money when the Canadian mining firm went broke in... 


Trek raises cash for lithium hunt
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Minerals explorer Trek Metals will raise up to A$7.5-million in a share placement to fund a maiden drilling programme at Tambourah lithium project, in Western Australia. The company on Thursday... 


Phosphate is needed in the agricultural sector
Transitions present opportunities for African miners, manufacturers
24th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are three broad transitions under way that are likely to have a considerable impact on the mining and manufacturing sectors in South Africa and Africa, especially given the demand for... 


Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer
Marula establishes copper, graphite subsidiary in Kenya
24th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AAfrica-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has established a wholly-owned operating subsidiary company Muchai Mining Kenya to focus on securing both near-term and advanced copper... 


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