Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 9:30 am
Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022 The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am
Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am
Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am
Australia’s trade surplus swells as gold and energy exports rise Thursday’s data showed overseas shipments of non-monetary gold jumped almost 16%. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 8:43 am
Horizonte Minerals receives mining approval for Araguaia nickel project The mine is on track for first production in early 2024. Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 8:36 am
Canada port strike enters fifth day with talks deadlocked, threatening economy In April $3.6 billion of goods were exported from British Columbia, including more than $750 billion of coal. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 7:40 am
New gold discoveries to extend Barrick’s Ivory Coast mine operations Tongon mine will continue operating until at least 2030 following a significant discovery of new deposits. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:25 am
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am