Sibanye-Stillwater’s Montana mine to remain halted for 4-6 weeks
The Stillwater mine, which accounts for 60% of the company’s production in the US, may remain shut until August.
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Cornish Lithium secures further $11m for UK project
The amount corresponds to the second tranche of a $22m funding package agreed with TechMet in November.
US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping
Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.
De Beers sale shows stronger US and Chinese demand
De Beers sold $650m of diamonds, slightly up from $604m at the previous sale this year, but higher than the $477m this time in 2021.
Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure
News of the strike comes amid an historic $583 million reinvestment plan for Codelco announced by the government.
Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project
Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner.
Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end
Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years.
Glencore unit pleads guilty to bribery in Africa
Glencore Energy admitted to paying more than $28 million in bribes to secure preferential access to oil in five countries.
Alamos Gold kicks off production at new Mexican mine
La Yaqui Grande will extend gold production from the Mulatos mine by five years to 2027 and is expected to churn out 123,000 ounces per year.
Vedanta selling halted copper smelter, four years later
The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu closed it in 2018 after 13 people died when police opened fire on protesters.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
