Giant lithium deposit in DRC sparks boardroom battle
The Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the potential to be one of the world’s largest sources of the battery metal.
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Fitch downgrades Codelco for first time in years
"The downgrade of Codelco's ratings is a result of lowering its standalone credit profile," it said.
McEwen Mining launches $16 million financing to fund Fox Complex
McEwen is currently contemplating an expansion to the Fox Complex.
China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs
China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October.
First Quantum plans maintenance for Panama copper mine amid protests
Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24.
Base metal markets across LME are showing signs of surplus
Spot prices for the six key metals that dominate trading on the LME are all at a discount to futures.
Ukraine’s coal mines turn to women to solve wartime staff shortages
After more than a thousand of its workers went to fight Russia's invasion, a coal company decided to allow women to work underground for the first time in its history.
Mali signs agreement with Russia to build gold refinery
The accord involves building a 200-tonnes-per-year refinery.
Ever wondered what gold nuclei look like?
Gold nuclei display a shape-shifting mechanism that alternates dramatically from soccer ball shapes to rugby ball shapes.
