March 25, 2024

America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations.

March 24, 2024

Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant

The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.

March 23, 2024

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama

"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.

March 22, 2024

Tianqi seeks shareholder voting power in SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi holds about a 20% stake in SQM, which on Thursday told shareholders talks were ongoing with Codelco over a new lithium partnership.

March 22, 2024

Newmont’s Akyem gold mine in Ghana draws Chinese interest

Shandong Gold and Zijin Mining are among companies showing early interest.

March 22, 2024

UAE conglomerate seeks to gatecrash China’s JCHX Zambian copper deal

Abu Dhabi's most valuable company is now interested in acquiring Zambia's Lubambe copper mine.

March 22, 2024

Indian government rejects Hindustan Zinc’s plan to split company

The company had planned to create separate entities for its zinc, lead, silver and recycling businesses.

March 22, 2024

Boliden sees $48m hit to Q1 profit from strike in Finland

It expects the impact of delayed deliveries to be temporary and to be regained in the second quarter.

March 22, 2024

More investors push Glencore to keep coal post-Teck deal

Echoing a demand last week by activist Tribeca Investment Partners, three other top investors said they will vote to keep the unit.

March 21, 2024

SQM doubles down on lithium boom as peers go on the defensive

On the edge of Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the world’s biggest lithium refineries is about to get a lot bigger.