Rio Tinto clears final hurdles for $6.7B Arcadium Lithium buy
The acquisition of Arcadium is Rio Tinto's biggest deal in over a decade, making it one of the top lithium miners globally.
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Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Froneman to retire
The founder and CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater will step down at the end of September after 12 years leading the company.
Robex secures Mali’s approval for Nampala mine deal
The agreement raises the state’s stake in the Nampala gold mine to 20%, complying with the country’s stricter mining laws.
Southern Copper eyes 2027 start for $1.8B Tía María mine
The miner plans to break ground in the first half of 2025 and will spend $400 million more than originally anticipated.
Taseko projects $30B economic impact from Gibraltar mine
The figure is one of the expected contributions from Canada’s second-largest open pit copper mine over the next 20 years.
Barrick and Mali fail to reach deal, talks halted
Mali is asking for a single payment of $197m, while Barrick is proposing a payment plan distributed over time.
Kodal kicks off production at Mali’s Bougouni lithium mine
First production of spodumene concentrate at Bougouni makes it Mali's second lithium mine to begin operations in less than two months.
Global Lithium fights alleged Chinese takeover
The Australian junior says China-linked shareholders are attempting to gain control of the board and its Manna lithium project.
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.
