Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium
The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine.
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Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings project despite the weak price of the battery metal.
Bronze bust honours barber who struck gold
Newmont has unveiled a new statue commemorating prospector Benny Hollinger who struck gold in 1909 at what became the Porcupine complex in northern Ontario.
Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30
The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit.
Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says
Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves.
Foremost Lithium to spin out US-based gold-silver assets
The company's Winston group of properties contains three past-producing silver and gold mines.
Trafigura settles billionaire Reuben brothers’ nickel fraud suit
Last year, the trader revealed it had paid nearly $600 million for nickel only to discover that the cargoes contained worthless rubble.
South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development
South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years.
