SQM updates shareholders over delayed Codelco lithium deal
Miner plans to transfer to state-run copper producer Codelco its mining concessions and other rights in Chile's Maricunga salt flat.
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EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts
Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.
Antofagasta launches desalination plant for Los Pelambres mine
The mine is the first to operate with desalinated water in an area of the country that has suffered a 15-year drought.
Metso’s sustainable lithium hydroxide process joins list of Planet Positive technologies
Metso’s hydrometallurgical alkaline leach process is a simple and safe way to refine spodumene concentrate to battery-grade end product.
US Critical Materials makes gallium discovery at Sheep Creek in Montana
The US is 100% dependent on imported gallium, which is critical for national defense, primarily from China, which curbed exports last year.
Zinc price rallies as Glencore temporarily halts mine in Australia
Prices rose as much as 2.5% to $2,571.50 a metric ton on the LME.
Global nickel market sees 13,400t surplus in January – INSG
The nickel market surplus widened last year to 238,800 tonnes from 103,900 tonnes in 2022.
Uranium’s 22% price plunge is bottoming out on nuclear future
Industry experts and analysts say that the uranium market has likely set a new floor thanks to a strong demand outlook.
Glencore halts major zinc-lead mine in Australia after heavy rainfall
The suspension could exacerbate a tightened supply of zinc concentrates.
