Sienna Resources has received a drill permit for its 100% owned Case Lake West Cesium and Spodumene Pegmatite Project in Ontario. The Case Lake area is recognized as one of the most prospective regions for cesium in North America. While past results from nearby properties do not guarantee similar mineralization on Sienna’s site, the company...
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Mangrove Lithium has closed $35 million in financing to begin construction of a lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. The facility, set to be operational by late 2025, will produce battery-grade lithium materials sufficient to power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles annually. The project aims to strengthen North America’s lithium supply chain amid China’s proposed...
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Albemarle Corporation posted its financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2024, reflecting the impact of lower lithium prices despite cost reduction efforts. The company implemented efficiency measures to remain competitive but did not meet analyst expectations due to a lithium supply glut driven by overproduction in China. Chairman and CEO Kent Masters...
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has acquired mineral rights for two plots of land in a lithium-rich region of Brazil, marking its entry into the mining sector in its largest market outside China. The acquisition, finalized in late 2023 through BYD subsidiary Exploracao Mineral do Brasil, represents the company’s most significant move yet in securing...
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According to the latest data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), recoverable zinc mine production in the United States totaled 45,700 metric tons in November 2024. Cumulative production from January through November reached 674,000 metric tons, slightly exceeding the 673,000 metric tons recorded during the same period in 2023. Daily recoverable production in November averaged...
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Montreal-based St-Georges Eco-Mining has announced that its subsidiary, St-Georges Metallurgy, in partnership with LiOH Corp and COALIA, has received a $3.66 million contribution from Natural Resources Canada’s Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD). Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson confirmed the funding, stating that the initiative aligns with the Canadian Critical...
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China-based Ganfeng Lithium has started production at its Mariana Salt Lake project in Salta Province, Argentina. The facility, developed with an investment of $790 million (5.76 billion yuan), is designed to produce 20,000 tonnes per year of lithium chloride extracted from the Llullaillaco salt flat. This marks the launch of multiple lithium projects Ganfeng is...
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Vale will launch the New Carajás Project at an event on Friday, the 14th, announcing an investment of R$70 billion ($14 billion) to expand iron and copper mining in Carajás, Parauapebas, Pará. The investment, planned between 2025 and 2030, aligns with the company’s strategy to develop mineral resources critical for decarbonization and the global energy...
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Canada Nickel will receive $3.4 million in federal government funding to advance its proprietary in-process tailings (IPT) carbonation process at the pilot plant level. The IPT carbonation process transforms nickel mining tailings into a permanent carbon storage solution, and Canada Nickel has filed a patent application for the technology. The company’s Crawford nickel sulphide project...
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Chile’s copper production rose to 5.5 million tons in 2024, marking a 4.9% increase from 2023 and breaking a years-long decline that had brought output to its lowest level in two decades. Out of 17 mines in operation, 12 reported production growth. BHP’s Escondida led the recovery, increasing output by 16% to 1.27 million tons—its...
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British Columbia officials are optimistic about securing alternative markets for aluminum produced at the BC Works smelter in Kitimat, following tariff threats from the United States. Ravi Kahlon, the minister coordinating the province’s response, stated that Rio Tinto, the operator of the smelter, is confident it will quickly find non-U.S. buyers. Premier David Eby recently...
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Arizona Lithium (AZL) has announced plans to deploy the first-ever commercial-scale Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) Li-Pro “quad pod” unit at its Prairie Project in Saskatchewan later this year. This will mark the largest Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) process ever implemented by KTS and represents the first commercial-scale production at AZL’s Prairie Project. Koch Technology Solutions,...
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Ero Copper Corp. has announced its 2024 production results alongside its 2025 guidance and a revised three-year production outlook. The company reported record quarterly copper production of 12,883 tonnes in Q4, contributing to a consolidated total of 40,600 tonnes for the year. The Caraíba Operations met revised guidance with 35,444 tonnes of copper produced, while...
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The City Council of Castrillón has granted Asturiana de Zinc (AZSA) a building permit for the installation of a photovoltaic plant covering 180,035 square meters. The decision was made during the council’s weekly meeting on Thursday. The plant will consist of 41,040 photovoltaic modules, according to a statement from the Castrillón Town Council. AZSA’s project...
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Century Aluminum Company has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s executive order to enhance Section 232 tariffs, aimed at combating unfair trade practices that have impacted the U.S. primary aluminum industry. The order imposes a 25% tariff on all primary aluminum imports into the U.S. and closes loopholes that previously allowed nearly 75% of...
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Lithium Chile and Grupo Errázuriz have jointly submitted an application for a Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL) to produce lithium from the Coipasa salt flat in Chile. This move aligns with Chile’s National Lithium Strategy, which seeks to strengthen the country’s position in the global lithium market and diversify production beyond the Atacama salt flat....
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Codelco plans to produce 1.391 million metric tons of copper in 2025, supported by an investment budget of $4.73 billion, according to an unpublished government decree cited by Reuters. The investment will be directed toward projects aimed at overhauling key mines to counteract declining ore grades. In 2024, Codelco produced 1.328 million metric tons of...
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Element3, a critical material extraction company specializing in oil and gas wastewater, has announced the successful production of battery-grade lithium carbonate from Midland Basin oil and gas wastewater. This achievement was made at a recycling facility operated by a subsidiary of Double Eagle Energy Holdings IV, LLC, marking a significant step toward developing a sustainable...
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A New York judge has authorized Trafigura to subpoena records from major banks to trace the whereabouts of funds linked to a $600 million fraud the company alleges was orchestrated by metals trader Prateek Gupta. Trafigura filed a request in New York last month seeking access to bank records related to transfers made by companies...
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Novelis, a global leader in sustainable aluminum solutions, reported its third quarter fiscal year 2025 results, reflecting financial pressures from rising scrap aluminum prices despite steady demand for its products. Net income attributable to the common shareholder decreased 9% year-over-year to $110 million, while net income excluding special items fell 32% to $119 million. Adjusted...
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The Aluminium Association of Canada has expressed strong opposition to the 25% tariffs announced by the U.S. administration, calling them disruptive and damaging to both Canadian and American economies. Jean Simard, President and CEO of the association, stated, “We are disappointed, but we were expecting this and are ready for it.” He emphasized that the...
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The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) has officially entered into force following the completion of Chile’s ratification process. Signed in December 2023, the agreement is set to enhance the competitiveness of businesses on both sides and strengthen efforts to develop net-zero economies. The ITA holds significant geopolitical importance and will foster deeper cooperation between the...
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Stardust Power announced a supply agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for at least 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year once its refinery in Oklahoma begins production. The initial term of the agreement is 10 years, starting from the first qualification of Stardust’s lithium carbonate product for Sumitomo’s customers, with the option to extend by...
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Taseko Mines has announced that recent US and Canadian trade tariffs will not affect its operations or sales. The company confirmed that its 100%-owned Gibraltar Mine, which produces copper and molybdenum concentrates, remains unaffected. All production from Gibraltar is sold to international metal traders and delivered to Asian markets under offtake contracts secured through the...
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