Sigma Lithium to start production ‘within days’ after Brazilian approval
Production is expected to slowly ramp up in coming months and hit an annual production rate of 270,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate by July.
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Codelco renews clean energy contract with Canada’s Innergex
Innergex owns 55% of Pampa Elvira Solar, which generates heat through solar thermal collectors to recover dissolved copper.
Augustus drilling returns 1.19% Li2O over 17.5 metres, says FE Battery
FE Battery owns 100% of the Augustus property, which covers 27,000 hectares.
Peru will mine more copper in 2023, lithium permits pending
Peru expects to produce 2.8 million tonnes of copper in 2023, versus 2.44 million tonnes last year.
Indonesia to propose limited free trade deal with US on critical minerals
The Southeast Asian country has been trying to leverage its nickel reserves to attract investment from battery and EV makers.
Chile copper shipments rebound in boost to tight global supplies
Revenue from copper exports out of the top-producing nation surged 33% from the previous month.
Gold price retreats below $2,000 on strong US jobs growth
Gold surpassed $2,000 last week as weak US services sector and job openings data made a rate hike next month less likely.
PolyMet completes $195 million rights offering, with Glencore upping stake
The proceeds will be used to fund the company's portion of the NewRange JV with Teck.
Endeavour Silver production up 18% in first quarter
Results were driven mainly by a 27% output increase at the Guanacevi mine and to a 1% jump at the Bolañitos mine, also in Mexico.
