March 7, 2019 Zimbabwe to allow foreign platinum miners control of local operations Foreign platinum and diamond miners have been restricted to only 49 percent ownership of their Zimbabwe operations by the black economic empowerment law.
March 6, 2019 SGS launches FAST solutions for the mineral industry Field Analytical Services and Testing (FAST), is launching in North America and Australia.
March 6, 2019 Goodman School of Mines expands into Latin America The university and foundation plan to develop relationships in countries that require world-class mining training.
March 6, 2019 Chile’s Codelco continues lithium push despite slow progress — minister Codelco will continue to develop its lithium assets, including committing $57 million for further exploration.
March 5, 2019 Codelco’s lithium push fades in favor of copper Codelco’s lithium projects, once thought a shoo-in to boost global supply and lower prices, have largely fallen off forecasts.
March 5, 2019 Millennial Lithium’s project center in Argentina goes solar A hybrid solar power system will provide electricity to the company's project center while reducing CO2 emissions by 147 tonnes annually and the costs for fuel by $250,000 per year.
March 1, 2019 Portofino executes agreement to acquire Yergo lithium project in Argentina The 2,932-hectare project encompasses a full salar.
February 28, 2019 Nemaska Lithium ‘reviewing strategic alternatives’ after budget blowout Last year, the Canadian developer arranged $1.1 billion financing for its Whabouchi lithium project.
February 28, 2019 Canada’s mining sector at a crossroads — report Canada's mining sector is going through dramatic change, but the industry remains bullish on growth, and miners increasingly believe innovation and advances in technology will reshape the industry.
February 28, 2019 Chilean miner SQM sees uncertain short-term demand for lithium The company foresees strong long-term demand for lithium but offered a short-term prognosis clouded by the entry of new projects into the market and slowing growth of demand.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
