August 1, 2023 Rio Tinto looking at possible lithium deals, Stausholm says The company would like to buy an asset in Canada, according to its CEO.
August 1, 2023 Diamond sales at Debswana slump 17% on weak demand Debswana sold diamonds worth $2.179 billion in H1, compared to $2.622 billion in the same period last year.
August 1, 2023 Anglogold Ashanti flags sharp profit drop on inflation, provisions The company expects its half-year profit to fall by as much as 58%
August 1, 2023 Sibanye suspends Kloof shaft operations after infrastructure damage Kloof produces 14% of the miner's gold output.
August 1, 2023 Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.
July 31, 2023 Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at the Corvette lithium project in Quebec.
July 31, 2023 Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project.
July 31, 2023 Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium The talks are in the early stages and also include battery giants Samsung and SK On.
July 31, 2023 Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials Centre will be led by Imperial College London to search for innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the green energy transition.
July 31, 2023 Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.
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