Focus on Minerals
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid wildflower concern
Environmentalists vow to fight lithium mining project as Bureau of Land Management released 2,000 pages of environmental impact statement.
Big miners seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
Lithium mining companies submit proposals for reaching battery grade mineral as Chile seeks to develop salt flats.
Chile’s Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices
Copper mining in greater demand, says CEO, as global economy improves along with energy transition requirements.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says
Copper mining production projected to go up even as challenges continue for structural projects designed to extend the life of key mines and...
Chile’s president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate
SANTIAGO — Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference last week that he expects production at state-run miner Codelco to...
Chile’s Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP: mining minister
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production...
Energy Fuels shares down 10% after announcing deal for Base Resources
TORONTO — Shares of Energy Fuels Inc. were down 10 per cent in late-morning trading after the company announced a deal to buy...
Lower prices, stubborn costs to hit copper miners’ quarterly results
Copper mining companies expected to report decline, with average benchmark copper prices down due to concerns over demand in China and fears of...
European firms and banks urged to boost investment in critical minerals
EU has launched an ambitious plan to accelerate production of critical minerals needed for EVs – but "no equity is being invested".
Copper demand to boom as new tech drives power consumption
Copper consumption set to rise by 10 million metric tons, says Trafigura, as AI data centers, EVs and renewable energy cause spike in...
