Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with the fuel accounting for roughly 60% of power generation. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:42 am
Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:34 am
Fortuna Silver reports worker death at Peru mine The accident occurred during underground mining operations at the Caylloma mine. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:31 am
Alpha Lithium says Tecpetrol hostile bid not official yet The energy firm has threatened to bypass Alpha Lithium's board and take its C$1.24-a-share takeover offer directly to shareholders. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2023 | 6:50 am
Calcium battery passes test of running for multiple cycles Seems like calcium can benefit both your bones and energy storage needs. Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
Polymetal considers divestment of Russian business The gold and silver producer said move would follow the resignation of senior managers from Russia-related duties after US sanctions. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 4:01 am
Evolution to expand two gold mines in Australia The company also said it would be looking at assets that Newmont may shed after it closes the multi-billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2023 | 3:54 am
Tata to build $1.6 billion Indian EV battery plant, Gujarat says Tata Group signed an agreement with the Gujarat state government to set up a giga-factory for manufacturing lithium-ion cells. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2023 | 11:56 am
Panamanian activists to protest against approval of Orla Mining’s EIA for Cerro Quema project Environmental and religious groups announced a protest action for Monday to reject the recent approval by the Panamanian Ministry of Environment of Orla Mining’s environmental impact assessment. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 11:33 am