EU, Ukraine to sign preliminary deal on key raw materials, batteries
To power up e-car batteries and for energy storage alone, the EU estimates it will need up to 18 times more lithium by 2030 and up to 60 times more by 2050.
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South Africa’s mining output up 21.9% y/y in May
The country was under a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in April last year, denting output.
EV battery maker SES agrees to go public via Ivanhoe SPAC
SES Holdings has agreed to go public by merging with Ivanhoe Capital in a deal that will value the combined company at about $3.6 billion.
Forecasts morph into reality as tech metals fundamentals heat up
Demand for technology metals is accelerating ahead of the supply curve.
Webinar: Responsible mining on the ground
As the need for independent ESG data keeps growing, this online discussion will reflect on two recent tools that enable collaborative impact monitoring and engagement with mining companies.
Taseko sells Harmony gold project in British Columbia
Focusing its energy on construction and permitting the Florence copper project in Arizona, the company said it is not in a position to advance Harmony for several years.
Lucara Diamond locks in $220 million loan for Karowe expansion
Financing package will help fund a five-year, $514 million underground expansion of the Karowe mine in Botswana.
Petra fetches over $40m for 39-carat blue diamond
At $1,021,357 per carat, it is the highest price paid for a single stone.
Vale says value of Samarco settlement not open to renegotiation
The lead prosecutor had declined to say how much more they were looking for, but referenced a benchmark of 155 billion reais.
