Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa
Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project.
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Australian man finds giant gold nugget worth $160K
The 4.6kg nugget was found in Victoria's goldfields, which were the heart of Australia's gold rush in the 1800s.
Cost of energy transition so low ‘you’ll need magnifying glass’
Costs for key decarbonization technologies, such as renewable energy and electric vehicles, have declined significantly over the past decade.
Nickel revolution has Indonesia chasing battery riches tinged with risk
The new HPAL projects, and the surge of inexpensive metal from a country whose deposits have long been unloved by major producers, could push the market into oversupply.
Pilbara Minerals approves $375 million lithium expansion in Western Australia
The investment in the Pilgan plant will help increase spodumene concentrate production by 47% to 1 million dry metric tonnes per annum.
Vale to pay $56 million over dam safety claims — SEC
US securities regulators sued Vale SA last year.
Canadian budget contains over $15 billion for clean technologies and critical minerals
Finance Minister said the amount could expand to $59 billion by 2034.
Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices
MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.
Pure Energy gets permits for DLE plant at Clayton Valley project in Nevada, stock soars
Clayton Valley holdings adjoin and surround on three sides the Silver Peak lithium brine mine operated by Albemarle.
