American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 8:39 am
Korea Zinc plans 10-for-1 stock split Rival Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners have been trying to take over the world's biggest zinc refiner. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 7:30 am
Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:25 am
Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:05 am
Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:57 am
Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:45 am
Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 6:22 am
Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2024 | 5:53 am
IGO suspends annual dividends from Tianqi JV amid market downturn The JV experienced a build in lithium hydroxide inventory at Kwinana over recent months. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 3:14 pm