BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals
CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone.
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Automakers funding new tech aimed at making greener lithium for EVs
Stellantis, Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures and others have invested millions of dollars or signed supply agreements with so-called direct lithium extraction (DLE) start-ups.
Glencore’s Peru mine won’t proceed with Coroccohuayco project in near-term
The Coroccohuayco project would require an investment of $590 million to extract copper and gold.
Weir Group cuts profit outlook following crippling cyberattack
Q4 revenue slippage in Weir’s minerals division adds to FY profit headwinds.
Congo looks to lure more investment to tap green metals deposits
DRC’s new government plans to make infrastructure improvements and tax changes to lure more companies.
Judge restores operating license at Vale’s Onça Puma mine
A state agency had suspended its operating license due to an alleged non-compliance with local regulations.
Vale sees no near-term spin-off of base metals unit
It said part of the problem was the value of the business, which brings in $3.5 billion in revenue a year.
CAVU Mining drills new porphyry in Yukon
The alteration and grade are indications that the new occurrence is located on the margin of a large copper-molybdenum porphyry.
Mountain Province Diamonds CEO steps down
Stuart Brown, who took the helm in 2018, also resigned as a director of the company.