CleanTech Lithium kicks off exploration at two new Chilean assets Initial sample results show a subsurface brine aquifer target in the Salar de Atacama basin and the presence of boron. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2023 | 3:44 am
Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 3:05 pm
European insurers are underwriting 30% of US coal, study says Coal is widely excluded from investment portfolios, and many banks have placed significant restrictions on lending to avoid it. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 2:56 pm
Geoscience BC research project to boost critical minerals exploration in West Kooteneys The new project involves updating the western portion of the Nelson mapsheet through the compilation of existing geological data, augmented by field surveys and mapping. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 2:52 pm
Nexa to pump $200 million towards upgrading Pasco mining complex in Peru The initiative consists of building a tunnel that will connect Atacocha and Porvenir mines. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 2:25 pm
American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027 The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions. Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm
$1bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses ACG had planned to buy a nickel mine and a copper mine from Appian Capital. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 12:11 pm
Panama suspends debate for First Quantum’s new mining contract Earlier this month, some members of Panama's congress visited First Quantum's copper mine to resolve doubts over the contract. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 11:39 am
Capstone awarded Copper Mark for operations in Chile Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals. Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 11:33 am