US drones scouring for rare earths to end reliance on China
The Pentagon is looking for companies that can supply rare earths crucial to weapons systems.
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Chile’s copper output down in 2019 on declining grades
Codelco contributed the most to the fall, producing 44,000 tonnes less than in 2018.
International Lithium grows Mariana project resource by 253%
The Vancouver-based miner just received a technical report from strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium Co.
Lion One encouraged by untested targets at Fijian gold project
The high-grade Tuvatu project is the largest undeveloped gold project in Fiji.
Violence in Africa’s Sahel region attacks the mining food chain
As security costs have risen, mining companies that explore for mineral deposits have shut down projects in the most dangerous areas.
Glencore, Samsung ink five-year cobalt supply deal
The South Korean battery manufacturer will receive up to 21,000 tonnes of cobalt, mostly coming from the Katanga mine in DRC.
Head of Thyssenkrupp’s steel unit to leave – Handelsblatt
Premal Desai has been leading the division since June 2019.
Endiama searching for partners to make Angola top diamond producer
The African country wants to produce 14 million carats per year by 2022.
