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Australia’s Mineral Resources says to sell minority stake in lithium project

Mining services provider Mineral Resources Ltd on Tuesday said it was looking to sell a minority stake in its Wodgina Lithium mine in the west of Australia.

Reuters | May 1, 2018 | 9:37 am

Battery metals supply crunch to slow near-term EVs growth — Moody’s

Lack of new projects, investment deficit and increasing political risk will hit supply of cobalt, lithium, copper and nickel, key metals for making the batteries that power electric cars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2018 | 6:03 am

Botswana Diamonds, Vast Resources team up to explore in Zimbabwe

The two companies will exchange past exploration information on areas prospective for diamonds in Zimbabwe and form a jointly-owned special purpose vehicle to develop and exploit diamond resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2018 | 3:42 am

Western Canada miner wants new copper property in B.C.

Most records of early exploration work on the property have been lost.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 30, 2018 | 5:46 pm

Artisanal miners in Venezuela operate under illegal unions

Illegal extraction of gold and other metals and their subsequent smuggling to foreign markets is seen by many as a way to navigate the current crisis.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 30, 2018 | 5:19 pm