Australia’s Resource Minister says tax breaks for lithium are ‘on the table’ “Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra. Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 9:13 am
South African mines to get a faster route to Mozambique port The Logistics Co. plans to open a trucks-only crossing at Komatipoort, just north of South Africa’s main Lebombo entry point into Mozambique. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2023 | 8:27 am
Fortescue says executive exodus reflects green shift Since reaching a year-high peak in July, Fortescue’s shares have fallen more than 15% in Sydney. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2023 | 8:21 am
Vale says China property outlook is more encouraging Iron ore prices have proved surprisingly resilient in recent months in the face of a crisis in China’s vital property market. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2023 | 8:15 am
Platinum market faces record deficit, WPIC says Demand for platinum is on track to grow 27% to 8.2 million troy ounces in 2023. Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 7:43 am
Vale, H2GS mull industrial hubs in Brazil, North America The potential plants would be focused on producing low-carbon products such as green hydrogen and hot briquetted iron. Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 7:36 am
SQM’s Salar de Atacama operations become IRMA certified All Chile's lithium mining facilities have now completed the evaluation process preferred by EV manufacturers. Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 7:33 am
Hochschild cuts production targets after pretax-loss Revision of its 2023 production guidance comes as the miner saw a pre-tax loss of $66.1 million in the first half of the year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2023 | 6:26 am
Smart, highly efficient zinc-ion battery shows unique colour-changing properties Batteries with electrochromic properties can be used as display devices that cut down energy consumption. Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 6:06 am