Mexican president to sign over lithium reserves to energy ministry on Saturday
The move has attracted skepticism as to whether Mexico can commercially extract its lithium.
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Malaysia says Lynas’ license could be revoked if it fails to comply with curbs
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Sandvik to supply electric mining vehicles to Rana Gruber
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Two workers missing at MMG Australian zinc mine after incident
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