Chinese iron ore miner to invest $164 million in lithium production
Hainan Mining wants to produce 20,000 tonnes per year of lithium hydroxide, a chemical favoured in lithium-rich EV batteries.
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Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million
The company's main asset in Botswana is the mothballed Ghaghoo imine, which it acquired from De Beers in 2007.
Tianqi, IGO produce first Australian lithium hydroxide for batteries
The Kwinana plant is expected to reach its initial 24,000 tonne per year capacity by the end of 2022.
Bauxite production set to rise 3.8% in 2021
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Gold emissions unaffected by last year’s lockdowns — report
On average, emissions intensity little changed year over year, but change is expected.
Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture expected to benefit from energy deregulation in South Africa
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Volvo buys world’s first fossil-free steel
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