Sigma Lithium secures $100 million for Brazil mine expansion
The expansion could triple battery-grade lithium concentrate production at the mine to 768,000 tonnes from years 2 to 8 of operations.
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Volkswagen searches for battery cell plant sites in Canada
The German carmaker's first battery cell factory in North America would help VW expand its battery business outside Europe.
Brazil to let private sector mine for uranium
The uranium sector is currently the exclusive responsibility of state-run Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil (INB).
Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan
Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life.
Fate of Barrick’s $7bn project in Pakistan to be decided next week
If Reko Diq copper-gold project gets the Supreme Court's blessing,
Barrick could start operations in 2027-2028.
Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023
The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam.
Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment
Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.
Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project
The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.
BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine
The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.
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.
