Mexico moves ahead with lithium nationalization plans
Ruling Morena party has introduced a draft bill calling for the battery metal to be deemed the exclusive property of the nation, with production controlled by the state.
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Australian institutional investor sees heritage risk across mining industry
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China launches yearlong campaign of coal mining safety checks
The world's largest coal miner and coal consumer reported more than 100 coal mining accidents in 2020.
Albemarle and SQM battle over Atacama water study
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Billionaire Gertler buys royalty rights in Congo cobalt project
At full capacity, the three mines obliged to pay royalties to Gertler companies could produce half of total global output in 2019.
Petra Diamonds loses shine with 36% revenue drop
The diamond miner's revenue in fiscal 2020 was $295.8 million, compared to $463.6 million in FY 2019 as pandemic surges.
Altiplano reports improved production results at Farellon
Total tonnes processed at the copper-gold mine in Chile showed a 54% increase from the previous quarter.
