Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023
Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.
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SQM expects to close Codelco lithium deal by May 31 deadline
Some analysts had cautioned the deal could be delayed after an earlier deadline was extended two months due to complexities in the negotiation.
Mining People: Nations Royalty, Wesdome, American Eagle Gold, Getchell Gold, Moonbound, Scorpio Gold
Key moves in the mining sector.
Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project
Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.
Equinox pours first gold at Greenstone mine in Ontario
Equinox is targeting 90% of the 27,000 tonne-per-day plant by the end of 2024.
Pakistan coal miners face expansion issue as China stops funding
In 2021, China President Xi Jinping pledged to halt all coal construction and financing abroad.
Gold price drops to one-week low on hawkish Fed, US data
Making bullion less attractive, US business activity accelerated to its highest level in over two years in May.
US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining
The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.
Bonds’ decades-long lead over gold vanishes as debt worries grow
A dollar invested in gold 51 years ago is now worth $2,314, $172 more than the return pegged to the Bloomberg Treasury index.
