Focus on Critical Minerals
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
Brazil govt mulls ‘tougher measures and sanctions’ on Vale, minister says
Brazil's government considers tougher sanctions on Vale due to its "arrogant" stance and delays in reparations over the 2015 dam disaster, says Mines...
First Quantum copper mine not on govt agenda this year, Panama’s Mulino says
President Mulino of Panama said issues surrounding the shuttered copper mine will not be addressed until early 2025.
Small modular reactors have promise. But we found they’re unlikely to help Australia hit net zero by 2050
The Conversation: Despite interest in small modular reactors, they won’t be ready to aid Australia’s net-zero goals by 2050 due to high costs,...
First Quantum CEO does not see Cobre Panama mine re-opening this year
The mine is not in production since November 2023 when the Panama government ordered the shutdown due to protests over environmental issues.
Canada’s TMC to apply for deep sea mining licence this year, chief exec says
TMC plans to apply for a licence to extract deep sea minerals before the end of this year, as nations gather to minimise...
Canada’s Teck Resources beats second-quarter profit estimates
Canadia's Teck Resources beat Q2 profit estimates on Wednesday, helped by higher production of copper at its Quebrada Blanca mine in Chile
Nippon Steel to dissolve JV with China’s Baoshan after 20 years
The Nikkei business daily, which first reported the news, said Nippon had decided to shift its attention to the U.S. and India.
Rio Tinto class action over Bougainville mine damage set for October hearing
The mining group is being sued for environmental and social damage caused by the mine in Papua New Guinea it operated in the...
Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths fourth-quarter revenue falls 13.3%
Lynas Rare Earths' Q4 revenue fell 13.3% due to increased Chinese production, impacting prices, with sales at A$136.6 million and lower production of...
