El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban in win for president
The legislation will grant the Salvadoran government sole authority over mining activities within the country's land and maritime territory.
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Codelco signs early agreement with Salvador mine supervisors
The 36-month agreement will start on May 1, 2025.
Sigma Lithium receives licence to build second mine at Grota do Cirilo property
Spodumene ore produced at the Barreiro mine will feed its Greentech lithium beneficiation plant.
Video: Silver needs smoother path to production for energy transition, miners say
Solar panels contain twice as much silver today than they did five years ago.
Aclara Resources raises $25m for Carina project in Brazil
Chilean conglomerate CAP, which has invested $80 million in the company's Penco project, will become a new shareholder.
American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming
The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.
Korea Zinc plans 10-for-1 stock split
Rival Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners have been trying to take over the world's biggest zinc refiner.
Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks
The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.
Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts
Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday.
