Focus on Minerals
US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine
A U.S. judge dismissed some claims in a lawsuit accusing Rio Tinto and ex-CEO Jacques of defrauding investors over Oyu Tolgoi mine delays.
Washington seals $475 million loan for battery recycler Li-Cycle ahead of Trump’s arrival
The U.S. Energy Dept. approved a $475M loan to Li-Cycle for a NY battery plant, key to Biden’s domestic EV supply chain goals.
Cameco raises annual dividend, reports $7M third-quarter profit
The uranium miner's revenue for the quarter totalled $721 million, up from $575 million in the same quarter last year.
Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035
This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...
Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting
Rio Tinto urges the Trump administration to expedite mine permits to secure copper for the energy transition, despite local opposition.
Albemarle loses more than $1 billion in Q3 on falling lithium prices
The company reported a net loss of $1.11 billion, compared to a net profit of $302.5 million, in the year-ago quarter.
Korea Zinc’s share sale plan suspended due to regulator’s revision request, filing says
Korea Zinc’s $1.8B share sale plan faces delays as South Korea’s financial regulator orders revisions, sparking market concerns.
Enserva’s 2024-2025 Fall State of the Industry Report forecasts oil and gas prices and demand to remain steady
Insights on the Canadian economy and the North American and global energy sectors discussed during expert panel, hosted by Enserva CALGARY, Alberta, Nov....
Major Drilling buys South American drilling contractor, boosting rig count
The deal will see Major Drilling will acquire a fleet of 92 well-maintained drills, bringing the total rig count to 701.
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.
