Pebble developer craters after copper giant pulls out
Northern Dynasty stock drops 32% after pact with First Quantum to build giant Alaska copper-gold mine collapses.
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Agarwal wants to build Indian commodity giant to rival majors
Despite its insatiable appetite for materials, India is yet to impose itself among the mining heavyweights like Australia, China or even the U.K.
In lithium hot spot, ghost towns recall another boom gone bust
While lithium today isn’t the linchpin of Chile’s economy (that would be copper), miners are aggressively expanding production.
Lithium price: Massive supply response gets underway
SQM, world no 3 lithium miner, plans to nearly quadruple capacity in fewer than three years – to the equivalent of 84% of global output last year.
Indian state seeks permanent closure of Vedanta’s copper smelter-officials
The pollution control board of Tamil Nadu said the smelter was found last week to be preparing to resume production without permission.
Report: Mining needs $100–$150 billion to meet EV demand
McKinsey asks if the availability and rising prices of cobalt, lithium, copper and nickel will constrain greater electric vehicle penetration.
Mining capital projects: Are you ready for the next CapEx investment cycle?
With new technologies providing opportunities for growth, mining companies are preparing to launch into a new wave of investment.
Chile high court declines to weigh in on lithium spat at Maricunga
In a written decision, it said it was "the responsibility of the lower-court judge" who is reviewing the case and was not a constitutional issue.
Petra Diamonds says it urgently needs to raise $178m to cut debt
Petra has been hit by production delays, strikes, a confiscated consignment of diamonds and a strong South African rand.
