Portugal may launch long-awaited lithium auction within two months The auction, initially planned for 2018, has been repeatedly postponed due to concerns over the environmental and social impact of lithium mining. Reuters | February 2, 2022 | 8:00 am
Rock Tech, Bilfinger to build Europe’s first lithium refinery The Canadian miner and the German industrial services provider expect the lithium hydroxide converter to be in operations in 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2022 | 6:38 am
World’s first physically-backed EV metals ETC launched The Global Palladium Fund announced the launching of its own physical EV metals exchange-traded commodities with $10 million of seed capital. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2022 | 6:06 am
Iamgold answers to US firm pushing for board reshuffle RCF Management LLC, which has 5.2% stake in Iamgold, said on Tuesday there was “an urgent need” for a board overhaul. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2022 | 4:09 am
Reconciliation: Action needed instead of symbolism, says Jody Wilson-Raybould Jody Wilson-Raybould says enabling Indigenous self-determination would support Indigenous peoples' cultural, social, and economic well-being. Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2022 | 7:35 pm
Grupo Mexico’s Q4 net profit falls 28% Mexico's top copper miner reported annual revenues of $14.78 billion and a net profit of $3.87 billion. Reuters | February 1, 2022 | 5:00 pm
US mining output rises 12% y/y to $90.4bn US Metal mine production was valued at $33.8bn, 23% higher than in 2020. Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2022 | 2:41 pm
Gold price defended $1,800 bravely, but gave up Gold’s return below $1,800 can disappoint even the biggest optimists. Sunshine Profits | February 1, 2022 | 2:28 pm
First Helium licenses second exploration well at Worsley in Alberta The company expects to begin drilling operations in mid-February. MINING.com Editor | February 1, 2022 | 1:35 pm