Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate
If he wins an Oct. 19 runoff, Jorge Quiroga plans to ensure competitive bidding processes and loosen state control.
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Codelco-SQM lithium deal to close before Boric’s 2026 exit, minister says
Some presidential contenders have said they would review the deal or scrap it altogether.
India considers easing restrictions on gold in pension funds
An easing of the 5% limit on gold ETFs would further boost the pension funds' growth.
Alaska fast tracks permits with new fed deal
The FAST-41 cooperation with Alaska could shave a quarter of environmental permitting time, down to 2.7 years from 3.6 years.
Sprott buys 50,000 lb for $5B uranium trust
That buy brings its total third quarter purchases to 1.2 million lb., its highest level since last year’s second quarter.
American Lithium wins legal battle over Peruvian uranium concessions
The decision ends what it considers to be an "unnecessary legal process" initiated seven years ago by Peru's mining ministry.
Chinese lithium prices near three-week low on easing supply concerns
A lithium mine owned by Yongxing Special Materials secured renewal of a safe production licence that was set to expire next week.
Harmony’s profit jumps on record-high gold prices, copper plans advance
South Africa's biggest gold producer, reported a 26% jump in annual profit.
Sibanye Stillwater narrows loss on restructuring, US production credits
The miner posted a loss of $211 million, for the six months to June 30.