September 5, 2025 Savannah disputes claims Portugal hid Barroso mine data Two public bodies named in a UN report clarified their stance, stating all mine licensing steps adhered to Portuguese law.
September 4, 2025 Smackover Lithium’s DFS reports ‘robust economics’ for Arkansas project The JV is developing a greenfield lithium extraction and chemicals production facility in the Smackover Formation.
September 4, 2025 Kodal secures export permit for Mali lithium mine Permit allows Kodal to export up to 125,000 tonnes of concentrate from its Bougouni lithium mine in southern Mali.
September 3, 2025 UN committee says Portugal kept information on lithium mine from public scrutiny Savannah Resources' proposed mine in the northern Barroso region has been a World Heritage site for agriculture since 2018.
September 3, 2025 Brazil probes Anglo’s $500M nickel sale to China’s MMG The probe stems from a complaint filed by CoreX Holding, a global industrial group and direct competitor in the region.
September 2, 2025 Quebec government ends funding for Northvolt battery project Quebec has already lost C$270 million ($196 million) on its investment in Northvolt.
September 2, 2025 Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.
August 31, 2025 Ukraine launches tender for major lithium deposit The Dobra tender is the first step in a minerals co-operation agreement signed in late April between Kyiv and Washington.
August 29, 2025 Column: A quiet revolution is unfolding in the mining sector Ore grades at existing copper mines are steadily falling, big new discoveries are becoming rarer and development times can stretch up to a decade.
August 28, 2025 Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate If he wins an Oct. 19 runoff, Jorge Quiroga plans to ensure competitive bidding processes and loosen state control.
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