UK university, Bolivian government join forces to boost lithium industry
The initiative backs Bolivia’s ambition to provide 40% of the world’s supply of lithium by 2030.
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Metallic Minerals signs production royalty deal on Yukon gold claims with celebrity miner
The agreement with Little Flake is effective immediately, with production targeted to begin by June.
Newcrest quarterly gold output misses estimates after fatality
Production was affected by lower mill throughput at the Lihir mine and temporary suspension of operations at Brucejack.
Vizsla Silver updates Panuco resource by 50%
The indicated mineral resource rose to 7.5 million tonnes grading 243 g/t silver, 2.12 g/t gold, 0.23% lead and 0.71% zinc.
Vale, Tüv Süd and 16 individuals named defendants in Brumadinho disaster
Vale said last week that it plans to spend about $1.5 billion this year on repairs related to the disaster.
American Lithium buys back royalty on TLC project in Nevada
The TLC property is host to a near-surface lithium claystone deposit that is amenable to low-cost, sustainable mining methods.
Eskom paid $561 million in penalties on Medupi coal contract
The utility’s previous attempts to renegotiate the deal with Exxaro Resources were rejected by the mining company.
Steelmaking breakthrough could save money and emissions
Steel production accounts for about 7% of the world’s carbon emissions.
EU metals industry urges aid to rival US green energy package
French President Emmanuel Macron called for an EU package amounting to 2% of its economic output to rival the $370 billion US plan.