UK EV battery hopeful plans $253 million pilot plant Britishvolt says it’s close to announcing another major investor for what is planned to be one of the UK’s biggest EV battery plants. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 9:43 am
Gold price set for second straight monthly loss There is this expectation from the market that Biden might press the Fed to do more to fight these inflationary pressures, analyst said. Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 9:30 am
Iron ore price rises as Shanghai prepares to reopen Officials in Shanghai announced an end to a two-month lockdown on Monday. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 8:34 am
Reopening bets spur market-leading rally in China lithium stocks Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 8:01 am
UK weighs $1 billion guarantee for South Africa shift from coal The guarantee is part of a larger $8.5 billion funding package proposed by the UK, US, Germany, France and the European Union. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am
Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am
Marathon awards key contracts for Valentine gold project in Newfoundland The company has signed a letter of intent with SNC-Lavalin for detailed engineering for the mill and major facilities. Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 7:53 am
Vale deposits $252m in compensation related to Brumadinho disaster Resources will be reverted to projects for improvements in urban mobility and the strengthening of public services. Bruno Venditti | May 31, 2022 | 7:44 am
Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities. Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 5:05 am