Snow Lake Lithium, University of Manitoba collaborate on deposit research Two-year research project will provide insights into the most effective exploration strategies to extract lithium from the site in the future. Staff Writer | June 7, 2022 | 9:42 am
Iron ore price rises despite flat demand from steelmakers China's moves to ease covid-19 restrictions added fuel to the rally, as did shrinking stockpiles of imported iron ore at Chinese ports. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 7, 2022 | 9:33 am
Jane Street follows Elliott in suing LME over nickel trades Jane Street is seeking around $15 million in damages from the London Metal Exchange. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 9:24 am
Albemarle risks shutting German plant if EU declares lithium a hazard European Commission is currently assessing a proposal to classify lithium carbonate, chloride, and hydroxide as dangerous for human health. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 9:20 am
Electric vehicle outlook is even brighter if the world bikes and takes the bus EV sales are rising fast enough now to keep combustion vehicles from returning to their previous peak. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 9:13 am
Harmony Gold reports mine fatality It reported that a worker died on Monday in an engineering-related accident at its Kusasalethu mine. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:28 am
Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:25 am
Platinum takeover battle faces South Africa antitrust scrutiny Northam says takeover of Royal Bafokeng Platinum by Implats would be anti-competitive as it would concentrate significant mineral reserves with one company. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 8:21 am
Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining company Gecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:10 am