Focus on Mining
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations
Chile charges Anglo American's El Soldado mine with environmental violations, risking closure or a $12M fine without compliance.
Lundin selling pair of mines in Europe to Boliden AB in deal worth up to US$1.52B
Lundin Mining Corp. has signed a deal to sell a pair of mines in Europe to Boliden AB in an agreement valued at...
Ghana’s illegal mining boom seeps into presidential election
Ghana's illegal mining, driven by poverty and unemployment, continues to threaten the country's future.
France’s Orano says Niger junta controls uranium unit
"For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been suffering in the governance of Somair," the group...
Northvolt seeks to sell electric industrial battery business by year-end
If Northvolt fails to find a buyer, the firm will have to close due to financial constraints by the end of the year.
Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output
Rio Tinto boosts 2025 capital spending forecast, eyes copper growth with a 50 per cent output surge in Mongolia, and focuses on EV...
Chile’s Codelco boosts copper output in final dash to meet 2024 target, sources say
Codelco is ramping up copper output to meet 2024 targets after a weak first half, aiming for 1.331M tons, sources reveal.
Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand
Canada's uranium miners boost output to meet U.S. demand after Russian curbs but fear Trump tariffs may inflate costs.
Norway faces WWF in court over deep sea mining
Norway argues that it is essential not to rely on China for critical minerals key for renewable technology.
