Focus on Critical Minerals
Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport
Chile’s delay on mining permit reforms is a “serious” issue, says Freeport-McMoRan exec, impacting key copper projects.
Chile’s Codelco seeks permit for $650 million Andina water project
Chile's Codelco seeks environmental permit for $650M project that makes water use at its Andina mine more sustainable.
Manitoba eyes speedier approval, more Indigenous involvement in mining sector
The Manitoba government has released a new critical mineral strategy that it says will speed up projects and better involve First Nation communities.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says
A new lithium mine planned for Nevada will destroy a plant habitat that the US has said is critical for survival, a lawsuit...
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
Environmental and Indigenous groups sued to block the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine, citing risks to Nevada's rare Tiehm’s buckwheat.
Korea Zinc shares plunge for second day ahead of watchdog briefing
Shares in Korea Zinc dropped 23.2 per cent on Thursday, following a dismal Wednesday in which they dropped 29.9 per cent.
BHP leaves a new offer for British copper miner Anglo on the table
BHP says chairman's comments don’t rule out new Anglo American bid despite “moving on” to other growth opportunities.
Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths first-quarter revenue falls nearly 6%
Lynas Rare Earths' Q1 revenue dropped nearly six per cent due to low rare-earth prices and muted demand, despite NdPr price gains.
Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback
Korea Zinc secures 9.85 per cent in $1.5B buyback to counter investor Young Poong's stake; battle for control drives shares to record highs.
Indonesia bets on SE Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub
Indonesia hosts the world's largest nickel reserves — now, the country is looking to capitalize on them and kick start its battery industry.
