GM invests $650m in Lithium Americas to develop Thacker Pass mine
The biggest direct investment in mining made by an automaker to date seeks to secure the raw materials used in EV batteries.
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Canada injects $75 million into BHP’s Jansen potash mine
BHP is building Jansen in stages, with the first one estimated to cost $5.7 billion and yield 4.35 million tonnes of potash per year.
European Metals soars as Czech lithium project labelled “strategic”
Nomination means the project will be given priority for financing from fund that supports European Union regions' green transition.
Rio Tinto sorry for loss of radioactive capsule in Australia
The loss of a small, but “highly radioactive” widget has triggered a radiation alert across parts of the vast state of Western Australia.
Europe’s largest rare earths deposit found in Sweden
The discovery by Swedish state-owned miner LKAB could help the continent break away from China’s dominance in the sector.
Arkle Resources finds lithium in Ireland
The explorer, which has so far focused on gold in Ireland, said drilling results show evidence of lithium bearing pegmatites.
Panama says First Quantum misleading investors
There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden
The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.
Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit
Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
