Savannah Resources lithium project caught in Portugal’s red tape
What could become Western Europe's largest lithium mine has been waiting for EIA approval for over two years.
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Bolivia still evaluating six firms for lithium mining partnerships
Bolivia has the world's largest resources of lithium, the ultra-light metal key to making batteries for electric vehicles, but has struggled for decades to mine them commercially.
GSA Connects 2022 registration opens
Geological Society of America returns to Denver October 9-12 — face-to-face with option for full participation online.
Rich nations may fork out billions to wean Indonesia off coal
Indonesia is one of a handful of resource-driven nations that could make a major difference in the battle to curb climate change.
US seeks $4.3 billion for uranium to wean off Russia supply
Russia accounted for 16.5% of the uranium imported into the US in 2020 and 23% of the enriched uranium needed to power US commercial nuclear reactors.
As demand for rare earths rises, world’s biggest producer might stop exporting them, says analyst
China, the world’s biggest producer of magnet rare earth oxides could stop exporting the group of minerals within the next decade due to increasing domestic demand and a shortage in global supply.
Newmont sells 3,500 oz of gold to Ghana under local purchasing plan
Ghana's central bank is seeking to raise the gold component of its reserves in a bid to strengthen the West African country's local cedi currency.
Quebec ready to partner with critical mineral explorers and developers
Province holds the largest lithium reserves in Canada and nearly half of the lithium projects currently underway.
Skeena welcomes historic consent agreement between BC, Tahltan governments
Skeena's proposed Eskay Creek gold-silver project, which is located in Tahltan territory, will be the first mining project to have permits authorized by an indigenous government.