China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says
“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.
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Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan
Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.
Eramet and ES launch new lithium test in geothermal venture
Geothermal waters in the Rhine Valley along the French-German border have attracted investments both for renewable energy and potential lithium resources.
Rio Tinto to move towards renewable diesel at Kennecott
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Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean
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Researchers map Australia’s path to address yearly A$4 billion on mine closure expenditures
Annual expenditures on mine closure and rehabilitation activities in Australia are expected to exceed A$4 billion by 2040.
Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project
Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to a 51% interest in the Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium prospects.