Lithium Americas shares soar 95% on Trump stake report
The company confirmed it is in talks with the US DOE about loan conditions for construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project.
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Angola joins race for stake in De Beers
Angola seeks a minority stake to create a pan-African ownership model, preventing any single country from dominating De Beers.
Appian secures $150M for Namibia zinc mine expansion
Debt facility from Standard Bank will cover the remaining construction costs of the Rosh Pinah zinc mine extension.
Botswana seeks to secure control of De Beers by October
President Duma Boko said his government is in talks with partners, including Oman’s sovereign wealth fund, to help finance the deal.
Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners
The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.
Canadian pension giant enters Aussie renewables with $725M deal
La Caisse, which manages nearly $550 billion in net assets, will add Australian renewables developer Edify Energy to its portfolio.
Rio Tinto ends diamond era with historic final auction
The centrepieces are six diamond sets representing the the peak of production from the Argyle and Diavik mines.
US invests $1.4M in Zambian mine expansion to rival China
USTDA's grant to Metalex Africa will go towards a feasibility study on expanding the Kazozu copper-cobalt mine.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.