US electric car sector, wary of China, seeks more domestic lithium
China is home to the majority of the world's lithium processing facilities and sucks up most output of top producer Australia.
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Nelson Pizarro wants to remain at the helm of the world’s biggest copper company until he can cut the ribbon on a project to convert its flagship pit into a giant underground mine.
Cobalt hunt takes Aussie explorer to forest on BMW’s doorstep
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France’s ERAMET raises bid for Australia’s Mineral Deposits
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Australia’s Incitec Pivot wins explosives’ contract with Fortescue Metals
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Petra Diamonds secures $170 million to help lower debt
Shareholders approved the discounted rights issue at a special meeting in London held Wednesday.
Southern Copper to begin operations at $2.5bn Michiquillay earlier than expected
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Tharisa expands Zimbabwe exposure with $4.5 million platinum deal
It gives the company access to 23,903 hectares of land in the country Great Dyke, which has a potential for 96 million ounces of platinum and palladium.
Congo’s miners face harsh new reality as mining law finalized
After six months of lobbying, companies including Glencore and Randgold Resources have got nowhere in their battle to push back against a new mining law that voids existing agreements and increases their costs.