K92 extends PNG mine lease, greenlights ‘transformational’ expansions
Since restarting the copper-gold mine in late 2016, the company has transformed Kainantu into a rapidly expanding producer.
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European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT
The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.
Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market
Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.
Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow
Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.
Glencore says this time is different for coming copper shortage
Glencore shares fell as much as 3.5% on Tuesday after 2023 production guidance across all the commodities missed consensus estimates.
Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations
The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.
Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins
The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising.
