Mineral Resources takes stake in Global Lithium, boosts battery metals exposure
The move gives Mineral Resources access to early-stage lithium projects in the Pilbara and Goldfields, where it already has existing operations.
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Musk says Tesla, SpaceX face ‘significant’ inflationary pressure
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in prices of metals used in cars - from aluminum in the bodywork to palladium in catalytic converters to the high-grade nickel in electric vehicle batteries.
UASA union accepts Sibanye-Stillwater wage offer
Sibanye has been in talks with unions over wages at its South African gold operations, and implemented a lockout last Thursday.
Scientists optimize process to transform wastewater sulfur into battery materials
Researchers at Stanford University have found a new way to mine sewage for battery materials.
Rio Tinto goes after Turquoise Hill in $2.7 billion bid
Buying the remaining 49% of the Canadian miner would give Rio control of the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, its most important growth project.
China seeks to cut reliance on coal imports with mining boom
The nation’s top economic planner told officials from major mining regions that it wants to boost domestic production capacity by about 300 million tonnes.
Albemarle facing environmental charges in Chile for over-extracting lithium-rich brine
Chile’s Environment Superintendence launched a legal procedure against Albemarle for over-extracting brine at its Atacama salt flat operation.
Gold dealers swamped by demand as war creates inflation scare
Gold is playing its age-old role as a safe haven in times of wars and crises.
International trade data on emerald, ruby supply skewed – report
A report by Gemfields rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of coloured gemstones.
