UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 10:43 am
Column: Tin’s bull flames doused by weak electronic goods demand Tin may not stay off the radar for too long. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 8:12 am
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am
Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 3:11 pm
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm
CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade. Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am
Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin. Bruno Venditti | March 30, 2023 | 10:27 am
Mali to review and renegotiate mining contracts Mali is one of Africa's largest producers of gold, which is its top export. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 10:04 am
Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 9:59 am
South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:46 am
Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am
Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 11:16 am
