China’s General Lithium to launch 60,000 T spodumene converter by end of 2020
China's fourth-biggest lithium producer, plans to start building a plant to convert mineral ore to lithium that will more than triple its capacity.
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SQM to acquire 80% interest in Revelo’s copper projects in Chile
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has a 5-year option to explore and earn an 80% interest in the Calvario and Mirador projects.
Gran Colombia to use machine learning at Segovia operation
The miner is partnering with GoldSpot Discoveries to produce 2D and 3D targets for its upcoming exploration program.
Lithium giant lifts outlook with 2018 fizzle in rear-view mirror
Chile's SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium miner, said expansion plans had gone better than expected and that sales would likely beat its forecasts for this year.
Cobalt, uranium and silver prices expected to rally in 2019
But the iron ore price surge won't last says new survey of commodity analysts.
Asia’s mining sector offsets risk with reward — report
Mongolia has emerged as an investment hot spot for untapped reserves.
Mosaic suspends phosphate mines in Brazil after new rules for dams
It is unclear how long the dams' suspension will last.
Sibanye raises more cash with $125m Citi prepayment
This is the second major step by the company this week to build up cash as it faces a drawn-out labor dispute.
Global silver demand up 4% in 2018
This is the first time since 2015 that demand has risen year-over-year.
