Europe’s power crunch sparks aluminum smelter meltdown
Four operators have announced curtailments totalling over half a million tonnes of annual production capacity, reports Andy Home.
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Deep-sea research campaign aims to tap world’s largest known source of EV battery metals
Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies and countries are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.
Cameco could resume N. American uranium output if Kazakh turmoil hits supply
Company said it could resume production of roughly 24 million pounds of uranium annually in North America if needed.
Mexico invites Chilean president-elect to visit, eyeing “strategic alliance”
"The business of lithium is sure to be one of the priorities on the shared agenda between Chile and Mexico," says Mexican Foreign Minister.
Bolsonaro throws 15-year lifeline to thermal coal in Brazil
One of the biggest villains of climate change, coal, has won a reprieve from the Brazilian government.
Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile
Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.
BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine
The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement.
Energy Fuels says could ramp uranium output if Kazakh supply dips
Energy Fuels does not produce any uranium currently due in part to low prices.
Kazakhstan uranium output unaffected by unrest
Kazakhstan accounts for about 40% of global uranium production.
