Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project
Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the radioactive material have rallied to hit almost 16-year highs.
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TechMet urges UK gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals
The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says.
Rio Tinto’s Nuton, Arizona Sonoran Copper ink joint venture option on Cactus project
Rio Tinto invested C$30.5 million for a 7.4% stake last year in the project.
US miners miss out on tax credit granted to processors
Companies that mine critical minerals cannot receive a 10% production tax credit.
Tharisa full-year profit down 31% on weak PGM prices
Weak PGM prices and uncertain global economic prospects have forced Tharisa to delay commissioning its $361 million Karo mine.
Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report
The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.
Workers at Antofagasta copper mine approve contract offer, averting strike
The nearly 400 employees represented by the union rejected an earlier contract proposal last month.
Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny
Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.
Volt Lithium gives Rainbow Lake after-tax NPV of $1.1 billion
The PEA outlines annual production beginning at 1,000 tonnes and rising to over 23,000 tonnes of battery-grade LHM over a 19-year period.