Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research
Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024.
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Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period
Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report.
Iron ore price eyes fifth weekly gain despite China intervention
China's state planner said it would closely monitor changes in the iron ore market.
Anglo consults South Africa on potential platinum, iron job cuts
Miner is considering cutting jobs at two units in South Africa because of declining platinum-group metal prices.
South Africa’s climate pact to channel money to coal belt
Investment plan for a $8.8 billion pledged in climate finance will see part of the money spent in Mpumalanga, the country’s coal-mining and power plant hub.
Mining People: Artisanal Gold Council, Centerra, Maple Gold, Taseko, Osisko
Key moves in the mining sector.
Your phone vibrates thanks to a platinum-based material
A platinum-based actuator material converts energy into movement.
Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate
The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.
Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap
The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, says investment fund.
