China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite
The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.
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Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources
JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business.
Brazil’s J&F to invest more than $1 billion in mining assets bought from Vale
Since taking over the mines, J&F has managed to double its 2021 production to 4 million tons of ore.
Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region
The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business.
Mining People: Bonterra, Western Copper and Gold, Ivanhoe, Europacific
Key moves in the mining sector.
Ionic wins licence to mine rare earths in Uganda
The Makuutu project has a geology similar to southern China's clay-type deposits, the cheapest and most accessible source of heavy REEs.
Superdeep diamonds reveal how Gondwana grew from below
Superdeep diamonds likely migrated to the surface together with different parts of the former supercontinent Gondwana following violent volcanic eruptions.
Zimbabwe’s biggest diamond miner shifts sales to Dubai auctions
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co. has auctioned 4 million carats of stones so far this year.
Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine
It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.
