Report: Mining needs $100–$150 billion to meet EV demand
McKinsey asks if the availability and rising prices of cobalt, lithium, copper and nickel will constrain greater electric vehicle penetration.
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Mining capital projects: Are you ready for the next CapEx investment cycle?
With new technologies providing opportunities for growth, mining companies are preparing to launch into a new wave of investment.
Chile high court declines to weigh in on lithium spat at Maricunga
In a written decision, it said it was "the responsibility of the lower-court judge" who is reviewing the case and was not a constitutional issue.
Petra Diamonds says it urgently needs to raise $178m to cut debt
Petra has been hit by production delays, strikes, a confiscated consignment of diamonds and a strong South African rand.
Mergers and acquisitions in Canada stage exceptional comeback in Q1
However, the Canadian Mining Eye index — which tracks the performance of 100 Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange mid-tier and junior mining companies — dropped 8% in the three months to March 2018.
Polyus expects 2018 gold output at top of forecast range
Polyus, Russia's largest gold producer, said 2018 production was likely to be at the upper end of its forecast range of 2.375-2.425 million troy ounces.
Chile’s SQM says will boost lithium capacity by 2021
Chilean miner SQM said on Thursday that it would invest $525 million to boost its lithium production capacity in Chile through 2021.
Russian diamond producer Alrosa says H1 sales to exceed initial expectations
Alrosa's 2018 production is expected at 36.6 million carats but its sales will be higher than its production - at about 40 million carats.
Sibanye-Stillwater accuses union of following ‘agenda’ to harm reputation
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) said the company failed to take precautions two avoid injuries at its mines earlier this week.
