Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds
ElectraLith is developing a filtration technology that can extract lithium from brine deposits without using water or chemicals.
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Hummingbird shares plummet on Kouroussa missed targets
The mine’s four-week trailing average production reached almost 1,900 ounces, below the 2,000 to 2,500 ounces range Hummingbird expected.
Anglo American sells coal assets to Peabody for $3.8bn
The move is the first of four big asset divestments Anglo announced in May, after it fought off a $49bn hostile takeover attempt from BHP.
Australia to propose tax incentives for critical minerals
The proposed law will set up a tax incentive worth 10% of relevant processing and refining costs for 31 critical minerals.
Iron ore weakness to continue into 2025 and beyond, says Fitch Solutions’ BMI
Looking beyond 2024-2025, BMI analysts maintained their view that iron ore prices will likely follow a multi-year downtrend.
Adani’s Australian coal unit faces human rights complaint
The complaint details how Adani employees sought to “verbally and physically obstruct and prevent” members of an Aboriginal group from accessing springs near the Carmichael mine.
Column: Trump 2.0 won’t reverse Biden’s critical minerals push
Donald Trump has described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a "green scam" and vowed to repeal it after he returns to the White House in January.
Curtin University, Draslovka partner to advance glycine leaching technology
Non-toxic amino acid has the potential to replace hazardous chemicals like cyanide in mineral extraction processes, Curtin professor says.
Mining’s old guard needs strong medicine
A new report details subpar investor returns in the mining industry over the last decade, particularly big cap diversified companies which have not adapted to new realities.
