Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis
A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12.
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Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea mining
The Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters.
In conversation with Scott Winter: Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry in 2024
This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges.
Gold-inflation disconnect
Gold’s vexing disconnect from reported inflation took center stage again this week.
China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway
Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine.
Gold price rallies on geopolitical risks and Fed rate cut bets
Treasury yields and the dollar weakened after the PPI report.
Samsung SDI invests in Canada Nickel, has right to buy 10% of Crawford project
The South Korean battery maker can acquire a 10% equity interest in the Crawford project for $100.5 million.
China’s 2023 iron ore imports hit a record high on rising demand
The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.18 billion metric tons in the past year.
China’s rare earth exports hit 5-year high on demand from EV, high-tech sectors
The world's largest producer of rare earths shipped 52,307 metric tons of the minerals abroad last year.
