Rio Tinto CEO bullish on lithium but not eyeing big acquisitions
Rio Tinto is developing the Rincon project, a lithium-brine mine in Argentina.
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Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacity
China's LFP capacity will reach 5.75 million metric tons in 2025, while global demand is estimated to be about 2.67 million tons that year.
Panama GDP growth expected to slow in 2024 on First Quantum mine closure, IMF says
The closure of the Cobre Panama mine entails the permanent loss of approximately 0.6% of GDP in fiscal revenues and 7.5% of exports of goods and services.
Magnesium may offer best solution for storing hydrogen
Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.
AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level
The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.
Cornish Metals speeds up work to reopen UK tin mine
Decision to fast-track one of the shafts refurbishment would allow Cornish Metals to complete the mine dewatering process by Q3 2025.
World-beating mining stock turns big loser thanks to China slump
Iron ore behemoth Fortescue is tipped for the greatest earnings slowdown over the next year compared with peers.
Lake Resources announces job cuts to further reduce costs
This comes at a time when signs have shown that the lithium market has been stabilizing after falling around 70% over the past year.
Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of nuclear fuel soars
Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations.
