Visualizing 25 years of lithium production, by country
Global lithium production surpassed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2021.
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Ecuador to launch security program for mining projects
The Ecuadorian government is preparing a security program for mining assets. As the country’s public-private partnerships secretary Roberto Salas told BNamericas, areas […]
Coal and lithium drive Australian stocks’ outperformance in 2022
The country’s behemoth iron ore miners ended the year on a high as China’s abrupt Covid Zero reversal and a steady stream of supportive policies raised the outlook for demand.
First Quantum says no disruption to Panama ops amid dispute
The Panamanian government and the mining firm have been discussing a deal that would have increased annual tax payments to Panama to at least $375 million.
Tesla, Toyota interested in Chilean REEs
The carmakers have expressed interest in the products that may be extracted at the Penco Module project in central Chile.
Three cathode chemistries to dominate $430bln-Li-ion market – report
According to IDTechEx, NMC, NCA, and LFP will continue to be the dominant cathode materials at least until 2033.
Buenaventura resumes Julcani and Orcopampa operations as blockades cease
The resumption of mining activities at Julcani and Orcopampa will now enable the company to meet its 2022 production guidance.
Gold price rises to six-month high on China reopening optimism
Bullion has gained nearly $200 after falling to a more than two-year low in late September.
RANKED: World’s richest diamond mines
The Mining Intelligence latest top ten list ranks the world’s richest diamond mines, delineated by production and estimated value.
