Tag Archives: lithium
Rare Earth Processing Race and Mining Reset: Why Lithium Slows, Copper Surges, and Industrial Control Defines the Future
The global mining industry is undergoing a profound transformation. In the rare earth sector, the center of gravity has shifted decisively from geology to processing, chemistry,…
Africa Moves to the Center of the Lithium and Battery-Metals Race as Processing Control Becomes the Prize
Africa’s role in the lithium and battery-metals boom is shifting from raw-material supply to processing and integration, as China-led projects push mine-to-refining ecosystems while Western investors…
ASX Mining’s Global Pivot: Why Processing Capacity and Cross-Border Supply Chains Are Now Driving Valuations
Australian-listed miners are increasingly building multi-country critical minerals systems that pair upstream assets with processing hubs and US or European offtake. The shift is pushing investors…
Europe leans on development banks and early funding to secure African lithium and critical minerals
European capital is increasingly entering African mining projects at earlier stages, using development finance and structured support to bridge the gap between discovery and bankable feasibility.…
African Mining Week 2026 Puts Artificial Intelligence at the Center of Africa’s Critical Minerals Push
Organisers of African Mining Week 2026 say artificial intelligence is already changing how mineral exploration is conducted across Africa, with governments and companies using AI tools…
Serbia’s Lithium Strategy Sparks Economic Ambition and Environmental Concerns in Europe’s Critical Minerals Race
Serbia has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its industrial future with the adoption of its long-term strategy for managing mineral and geological resources through 2040.…
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Faces a Major Exploration Gap: Why Upstream Investment Is Now Essential
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure critical raw materials needed for its green transition, digital economy, and industrial resilience. Through new regulations, funding tools, and global…
Geopolitics Turns Critical Raw Materials Into Strategic Power Assets
In 2026, critical raw materials are increasingly governed by export controls, state reserves, and national security priorities rather than traditional supply-and-demand cycles. The shift is already…
EBRD backs Sarytogan Graphite with A$1.4m boost as Kazakhstan graphite project nears bankable feasibility
Sarytogan Graphite has secured an additional A$1.4 million from the EBRD, completing an agreed equity placement and clearing key regulatory hurdles as its Kazakhstan graphite project…
Magnesium Batteries Emerge as a Serious Challenger to Lithium-Ion in Next-Generation Energy Storage
A growing wave of innovation in magnesium-based battery technology is beginning to reshape the global energy storage landscape, positioning magnesium as a credible long-term alternative to…