Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina
The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.
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Platinum set for third year of deficit as industry demand surges
The roughly 8 million ounce a year market will see a shortfall of 158,000 ounces in 2021, WPIC says.
Centerra Gold to launch arbitration against Kyrgyzstan over Kumtor mine
Centerra Gold is seeking to block the Kyrgyz government’s moves to take control of the Kumtor mine and pursue hefty fines and tax claims.
Tesla may be partnering with EVE, strengthening move toward LFP chemistries
According to Reuters, Tesla may be in advanced conversations to incorporate EVE’s LFP batteries into the supply chain of its Shanghai factory by 2021’s third quarter.
Local consortium proposes to develop Pakistan copper and gold mine after arbitration case
A 2013 court decision blocked the development of the Reko Diq mine by a joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick Gold.
From digging to electric fields: new technique to extract metals from hard rock ore
An international group of scientists say digging may not be necessary for the mining industry of the future.
Mali union calls five-day general strike next week over pay claim
The five-day strike could impact the West African country's gold mining sector.
Crazy metal prices inflate miners’ capex conundrum
Soaring commodity prices should be a green light for global miners, yet the sector’s investment plans remain stubbornly short of what’s needed to decarbonise the global economy.
Canada’s mining sector top target market for FDI deals from Asia Pacific region
Sector attracted foreign direct investment deals valued at C$1.13 billion in 2020 – accounting for 14% of all FDI inflow into Canada from the Asia Pacific region.
