Australia’s Mineral Deposits recommends takeover offer as Eramet builds up stake Mineral Deposits had rejected the revised A$345 million ($256.85 million) offer in June, saying it still undervalued the company. Reuters | July 10, 2018 | 11:17 am
Foreign-backed miner drops lawsuit against Chile for control of lithium deposit The Chilean government said Salar Blanco could apply for a special operating license for its Maricunga project. Reuters | July 10, 2018 | 10:54 am
Philippines nickel ore exports seen dropping up to 17 pct on low prices The Philippines is the world's No.2 nickel ore supplier after Indonesia, shipping the bulk of its output to top buyer China. Reuters | July 10, 2018 | 10:44 am
Death by diamonds: Suicides wipe the shine off India’s gem trade Over 80 percent of the total workforce earn a piece rate of 1 to 25 rupees for each stone they polish and have no social benefits. Reuters | July 10, 2018 | 10:33 am
Tesla to open Shanghai plant with capacity of 500,000 cars a year Chinese electric vehicle ecosystem continues to expand. Frik Els | July 10, 2018 | 10:02 am
Lithium becomes Chile’s No. 4 mining export Shipments of the key ingredient for making batteries that power electric cars and high tech devices climbed 47% in 2017 to $684.2 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2018 | 9:30 am
Gabriel Resources President and CEO Jonathan Henry leaves the company Jonathan Henry has resigned from his position as President, CEO and as a Director of Gabriel to pursue other opportunities with immediate effect, the company said. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2018 | 5:35 am
BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has green-lighted a 50 to 100-year blueprint for the miner's operations in the Pilbara. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2018 | 3:36 am
Antofagasta announces first mine to use 100% renewable energy Zaldívar signed a new power plant supply agreement with Colbún to produce copper with 100% renewable energy. Natalie Latuszek | July 10, 2018 | 2:20 am