Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant
Once in production, the facility would have an annual capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes.
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American Rare Earths boosts tonnage at Halleck Creek project in Wyoming
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR, US-OTC: AMRRY) has boosted resources at its Halleck Creek project in Wyoming by 64% measured by in-situ tonnage compared with a previous estimate last fall….
Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has amended a spodumene-concentrate supply deal with lithium chemicals producer Chengxin Lithium Group, raising agreed sales volumes and extending the contract duration. Under the…
Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of African rail through Angola
Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) and commodities trader Trafigura on Wednesday made a deal to transport copper by rail from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to neighbouring…
Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO
Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) has announced its longstanding chief financial officer, Kathleen Quirk, will become the copper, gold and molybdenum miner’s president and CEO, effective as of June 11. Quirk will…
Video: Fundraising data reveal ‘bifurcated’ junior mining market
Despite the gloomy sentiment in the junior mining sector, Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial says last year was actually pretty good in terms of total funds raised. However, Hoffman,…
Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of ASX-listed gold developer OreCorp
Silvercorp Metals’ (TSX: SVM; NYSE: SVM) planned takeover of African gold developer OreCorp (ASX: ORR) has been cleared by the Tanzanian Fair Competition Commission (FCC). The decision paves the way for…
Podcast: Falling demand offsetting supply deficits, ft Global X’s Rohan Reddy on China, metals and oil
This week’s episode features Global X Director of Research Rohan Reddy, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss macroeconomic factors impacting the metals markets. Reddy delves into the fundamentals of…
South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion
South Star Battery Metals (TSXV: STS; US-OTC: STSBF) has received environmental approval to expand its Santa Cruz graphite mine in Brazil, where initial production from a pilot plant under construction…
De Beers expands presence in Angola after 2012 retreat
De Beers has inked a series of agreements with Angola, including one with state-owned diamond miner Endiama, covering processing and exploration prospects. The pacts between the parties build on exploration…
Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge
Piedmont Lithium (NASDAQ: PLL; ASX: PLL) said on Tuesday it had laid off 27% of its workforce as a sharp downturn in the lithium market is forcing miners to cut…
Video: How Exploration Insights is zeroing in on undervalued mid-sized juniors
Brent Cook, economic geologist and advisor to the Exploration Insights newsletter, shares how the EI portfolio did in 2023 and why it’s focusing more on mid-sized companies. Cook, who spoke…