In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace
Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.
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Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.
Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine
The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.
EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race
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Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth
CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually "for a long time".
Chile indigenous group asks regulators to suspend SQM’s permits
Chile's SMA environmental regulator in 2016 charged SQM with overdrawing lithium-rich brine from the Salar de Atacama salt flat, prompting the company to develop a $25 million plan to bring its operations back into compliance.
Autonomous Cat 794 AC mining truck for hauling makes MINExpo debut
The 794 AC truck field fleet has tripled over the last two years to more than 150 units with the highest-hour truck logging more than 52,000 hours.
