Top producers push for silver’s inclusion as a critical mineral in Canada and US
CEOs of 19 mining companies suggest a misconception about availability is why silver is not on Canada’s critical mineral list.
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Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — Wood Mac
The lithium market is being shaken-up by a sharp, sustained slump in prices and a demand slowdown, which has disrupted projects and forced miners to cut production and look for…
How LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth
When Elon Musk first announced Tesla’s move to LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries in February 2020, many were skeptical. LFP didn’t seem to fit with Tesla’s luxury and sporty carmaker…
Lion Copper PEA outlines use of Nuton tech at Rio Tinto-backed project
Nevada-focused junior Lion Copper and Gold (TSXV: LEO; US-OTC: LCGMF) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Yerington copper project that envisions using Rio Tinto‘s (NYSE: RIO; LSE:…
Hecla Mining to speed up growth by expanding into Latin America
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL), the largest silver producer in the United States, is looking to expand into Mexico, Peru and two other countries in Latin America to speed up growth…
Mining analyst-turned-Vital Metals CEO eyes much larger Nechalacho reboot
After spending the past 15 years as a senior mining analyst at Haywood Securities, Vital Metals’ (ASX: VML) CEO and managing director Geordie Mark is convinced that hitting a home…
Albemarle lays off 300 employees amid lithium price slump
Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), the world’s largest lithium producer, is said to have laid off more than 300 employees, or 4% of its total workforce, across its U.S. and global operations….
Private equity firms are poised to invest billions in battery metals
Private equity firms say they will boost investments in battery metal projects this year as depressed company valuations, plunging commodity prices and slumbering stock market financing create opportunities. London-based Appian…
Uranium price bound for US$160 record: Sprott
The price of uranium could surpass 2007 highs this year as utilities ramp up demand for nuclear fuel and miners hit snags in boosting supply, the world’s largest investment fund…
A roadmap for green metals after a brutal 2023
Last year was a bloodbath for mining stocks tied to the green energy transition. But with markets rallying in the early part of 2024, ‘green miners’ continue to lag. Unfortunately,…
Nevada Sunrise’s Gemini emerges as one of largest US lithium resources
Nevada Sunrise Metals (TSXV: NEV; US-OTC: NVSGF) has posted an initial resource estimate for its Gemini clay lithium project that “exceeded expectations” given the limited drilling the company has done…
Lotus Resources eyes 2025 Malawi uranium mine restart
Australia-based Lotus Resources (ASX: LOT; US-OTC: LTSRF) is on track to revive the mothballed Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi by late 2025 while it works to tap into the longer…