The U.S. Geological Survey recently released its World Minerals Outlook for world production capacity across seven critical minerals (and helium) from 2025 to 2029, and confirmed a few surprises in its report. In the assessment, part of a larger effort to provide forecasts and scenarios for global mineral supply chain, the agency said global capacity to produce cobalt and lithium,…
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India, U.S. sign critical mineral supply chain pact
The Commerce and Trade Minister of India, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed their names to an agreement last week promising to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals. The Commerce Department said in a statement October 3 that the now-inked memorandum of understanding aims to build resilience…
Read MoreVDMA becomes VDA Mining & Minerals
European engineering company representative VDMA has changed its name to VDMA Mining & Minerals, which it said will reflect the increasing importance of the processing of raw minerals. The new identity, which was formalized by the group’s board, will put VDMA’s focus not only on extraction, but also on sustainable processing. “The potential is enormous: more efficient separation of rocks…
Read MoreMetso expands VSF lineup with modular plant
Metso has expanded its solvent extraction offering with a wider capacity range and improved features, and is now also introducing the VSF X solvent extraction plant with extended scope. The modular VSF X plant, part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, allows copper, cobalt, nickel and manganese producers, among others, to purify desired metals from the leach solution in a safe,…
Read MoreU.S., Canada, others ink pact for critical minerals supply
The U.S. State Department said recently that the country has entered an agreement with Canada and other countries to secure supplies of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel. Read full article.
Read MoreNo change in ownership of Tenke Fungurume Mining: China Moly
China Molybdenum has reportedly said that, despite reports to the contrary from government regulators, there has been no change in control of Tenke Fungurume Mining in Congo.
Read MoreIndia earmarks $6M for APAC lithium, cobalt mine investments
The government of India has reportedly committed to investing $6 million alongside the Australian government to invest in exploration for lithium and cobalt mines in the coming six months – and has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its partner to that effect. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreIdaho Cobalt project continues advancement toward 2022 start
Jervois Global said work is progressing well at its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) project, including strides on equipment delivery, development and construction.
Read MoreEramet tackling construction again at Argentinian lithium property
The first quarter of next year will be a busy one for miner Eramet, which has confirmed it will restart construction at its Argentina lithium plant – work that has been halted for more than 18 months. As part of its fast-track into an energy metals transition and to strike on growth and demand momentum, the French company said the…
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