Freeport Indonesia launches $3.7bn Gresik copper smelter to meet renewables demand
The smelter's total input capacity is 1.7 million metric tons of copper concentrate.
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Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Ganfeng
Mexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate with the Chinese lithium miner following its arbitration case over a disputed concession.
Northern Graphite awarded Québec grant for Lac des Iles
The mine has been producing graphite for over 30 years and is the only operating graphite mine currently in North America.
Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says
Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.
Dakota Gold receives $6 million investment from Orion
Orion is also considering making a further equity investment that could increase the total proceeds to $8.8 million.
NextSource looks to tap Saudi perks for $280 million graphite anode plant
The proposed site would produce 20,000 tonnes a year of graphite anode active material for lithium-ion batteries, according to a technical study.
Uzbek copper producer will spend $15 billion to more than double output
AGMK's plans include boosting both mining and ore processing facilities and the construction of a new smelter.
Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows
The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO.
China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf
The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.
