Western start-ups seek to break China’s grip on rare earths refining
The existing standard to refine these strategic minerals is an expensive and dirty process that China has spent the past 30 years mastering.
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Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil
The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.
Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs
The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation.
CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million
The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012.
Argonaut Gold arranges $59 million bought deal public offering
The net proceeds will be used to fund its Magino gold mine in Ontario and Florida Canyon gold mine in Nevada.
Gold ETF records strongest inflows in 20 months
SPDR Gold Shares ETF posted net inflows of over $1 billion in November.
Nornickel raises forecasts for global nickel surplus, palladium deficit in 2023
The company expects a global nickel surplus of more than 250,000 metric tons this year, up from previous estimates of 200,000 tons.
Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions
Louis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001, is leading Alix Partners in advising Swiss company Solway on revamping governance at the Fenix complex.
Caterpillar invests in tech startup Nth Cycle to boost recycling
The investment comes as part of a $44 million Series B round of financing.
