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).
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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.
Gemfields fetches almost $69 million at ruby auction
The auction marked the 10th anniversary of Gemfields’ first sale of rubies from the Montepuez mine in Mozambique.
Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub
The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.
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.
