Lynas CEO says company is eyeing rare earths buys in Malaysia, Brazil CEO Amanda Lacaze says it is uneconomic to rely upon government funding to construct and then government funding to produce. Reuters | May 6, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Biotech startup, researchers revive old tech to make low-carbon protein from coal Cvictus recently received a $1.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to scale its technology. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Lake Resources launches review of Argentina lithium project The review is exploring options that include the sale of a stake in the Kachi project. Reuters | May 6, 2025 | 4:16 pm
World’s biggest zinc mine gets caught in US-China tariff turmoil Teck Resources' Red Dog mine, some 105 miles inside the Arctic Circle, accounts for about 5% of global zinc supply and 2.5% of lead. Bloomberg News | May 6, 2025 | 3:12 pm
Copper market volatility to persist amid tariff risks, says WoodMac analyst In the long run, copper demand will still be supported by the energy transition. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 1:06 pm
Revival Gold bets on Mercur and Beartrack-Arnett as catalysts in a tight gold market As gold goes from record to record, miners are looking for ways to cut development times to capture favourable market conditions. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | May 6, 2025 | 10:59 am
Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 10:06 am
Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins environmental award for solar plant The government of the Northwest Territories provided C$3.3 million in funding for the project. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | May 6, 2025 | 9:00 am
Copper shrugs off global gloom as Chinese buyers squeeze supply The global copper market is flashing signs of tightness, as strong Chinese buying squeezes scant supplies even in the face of worries about a looming industrial downturn. Bloomberg News | May 6, 2025 | 8:53 am