Lundin Mining to up stake in Caserones copper mine to 70%
The Canadian miner is acquiring an additional 19% interest in the copper-molybdenum mine in Chile for $350 million.
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De Beers sales drop to $315m amid search for new owner
Provisional figure is less than the $383 million fetched in the previous sales cycle and the $456 million sold at this time last year.
Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed
The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).
Ganfeng sues Mexico over lithium permit cancellation
The Chinese lithium giant and two of its subsidiaries filed for arbitration at the World Bank's centre for investment disputes.
Friedland, McEwen back Power Nickel’s “oversubscribed” $15m funding
The exploration junior has amassed $15 million to expand exploration on its 80%-owned NISK project in Quebec.
SQM and Talga team up on Aero lithium project in Sweden
The Chilean lithium miner can earn up to a 70% interest in Aero, which will grant it a foothold in the European market.
Ecuador to approve Mirador copper mine expansion by August — official
Mirador has reserves estimated in 3.2 million tonnes of copper and it is one of the country's only two mines in operations.
Savannah Resources secures $20m for Barroso lithium project
CEO Emanuel Proenca said the cash injection from and partnership with the Dutch miner was a “huge de-risking step” for the project.
US lawmaker questions Ivanhoe Atlantic’s China ties
Moolenaar challenges US support for Ivanhoe Atlantic as he warns of Chinese influence over critical mineral routes.
