Understanding how lithium-bearing pegmatites form is key to successful exploration efforts – study Until a decade ago, lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatites were often regarded as nothing more than a geological curiosity. Staff Writer | November 21, 2023 | 6:06 am
ARIS Mining: The $350 million gold producer poised for a $300 million annual windfall Neil Woodyer’s transformation from shy schoolboy to gold magnate and lessons from five decades of mining sector experience. Tommy Humphreys | November 21, 2023 | 4:01 am
Codelco to spend $720 million on Chuquicamata copper mine Move is part of a plan to bring late and over-budget projects on stream and stop an overall production decline. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2023 | 3:31 am
Fortescue approves $750 million investment for three green projects About $550 million will be used for developing an electrolyser and liquefaction facility in Phoenix. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 3:45 pm
MMG seals $1.9bn deal to buy Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana MMG has been hunting for copper assets for more than a year, amid a surge in demand for the metal needed in green energy transition. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 3:41 pm
Liberia’s President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions The West African country has rich mineral reserves of diamonds, gold and iron ore. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 12:49 pm
Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for each project. Colin McClelland | November 20, 2023 | 12:46 pm
Ucore gets C$4.3 million federal grant for REE demo plant in Ontario The Canadian government support will be used to commercialize Ucore’s RapidSX technology specifically for light REEs. Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 12:36 pm
Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials. Bloomberg News | November 20, 2023 | 10:46 am