If Brazil legalizes more Amazon mining, it would drive deforestation, study says

Building new roads to reach mines would allow illegal loggers, land grabbers and ranchers easier access to relatively untouched parts of the forest, study says.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 8:12 am

Zimbabwe to raise taxes on platinum, lithium to boost revenue

The southern African country is the third largest producer of platinum, after South Africa and Russia.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 8:02 am

Tiny Bolivian automaker bets it can tap world’s largest lithium deposits

Left-wing President Luis Arce is pushing to industrialize its vast lithium resources before the end of his term in 2025.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:59 am

Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings

Anglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting lower profits.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:55 am

Chile mining industry must improve safety standards, regulator says

Twelve people died in mining accidents in Chile in 2021.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:49 am

India wants to open up for lithium mining in batteries quest

Government wants to modify existing policies to carry out auctions permits, placing the country in a better position to compete in the battery supply chain.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 7:45 am