Namibia seeks to tap resource potential after lithium ore ban
The southern African nation last week banned exports of unprocessed lithium and other critical minerals.
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Lake Resources delays lithium carbonate output to 2027, hikes costs
The developer hiked spending estimates from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion.
Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says
Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.
California city to power garbage trucks with organic waste
Roseville will start powering its garbage trucks with renewable natural gas derived from organic waste.
Albemarle to buy Lithium Power’s Australian unit
Lithium Power has scrapped the planned demerger of its Australian assets in favour of the $21 million sale to the US giant.
Rio Tinto autonomous iron ore train derailed
The miner said a probe had been launched after one of its autonomous trains derailed on Saturday evening, leaving no injured.
Business groups weigh in on recent mining developments in Panama
The Mining Chamber of Panama and the Chamber of Commerce entered the debate related to Cobre Panamá and Cerro Quema.
World’s No. 2 gold miner is trying to get bigger in copper
For a company with “gold” in its name, Barrick Gold Corp. has become noticeably fixated on copper.
Material intensity in EV batteries going down —report
IDTechEx says there is a trend to reduce the number of materials that provide core functionality to the battery pack.
