Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners
Ford’s supply deal with Nemaska is the latest sign of optimism for lithium projects once left for dead.
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Building DRC mining on responsible standards
The search for battery minerals is taking on an almost frantic urgency, with countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo finding themselves under the exploration microscope.
BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts
Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers.
Skeena closes $54 million bought deal for Eskay Creek
The company says the money will be used to complete key development milestones for the British Columbia gold-silver project.
Eni and Sonangol to broaden cooperation on biofuels, minerals
The agreement was inked in Rome on the occasion of the Angolan President's state visit to Italy.
Sinomine’s Zimbabwe unit resumes operations
Bikita Minerals, Zimbabwe's oldest lithium mine, was forced to suspend operations on May 15 to allow government inspections.
Iron ore price drops below $100 as worries over China demand grow
A weaker yuan added to the gloomy mood.
Codelco sees ‘urgency’ to reach agreement with SQM this year
Codelco chairman Maximo Pacheco said that he expects to give news in the "coming days".
China fears send copper price below $8,000
Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim.