Cameco could resume N. American uranium output if Kazakh turmoil hits supply Company said it could resume production of roughly 24 million pounds of uranium annually in North America if needed. Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 2:12 pm
Mexico invites Chilean president-elect to visit, eyeing “strategic alliance” "The business of lithium is sure to be one of the priorities on the shared agenda between Chile and Mexico," says Mexican Foreign Minister. Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 1:15 pm
Bolsonaro throws 15-year lifeline to thermal coal in Brazil One of the biggest villains of climate change, coal, has won a reprieve from the Brazilian government. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 1:14 pm
Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2022 | 11:00 am
BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 10:02 am
Energy Fuels says could ramp uranium output if Kazakh supply dips Energy Fuels does not produce any uranium currently due in part to low prices. Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 9:55 am
Kazakhstan uranium output unaffected by unrest Kazakhstan accounts for about 40% of global uranium production. Henry Lazenby | January 6, 2022 | 9:50 am
Gold price slides to 1-week low on hawkish Fed signal Gold and silver prices are pressured as markets attempt to squeeze in a fourth rate hike for 2022, TD Securities said. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 6, 2022 | 9:24 am
Capstone files tech reports for Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde in Chile Both mines are open pit copper producers formerly belonging to Mantos. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 6, 2022 | 7:36 am