Finland tightens mining law as demand for minerals surges
Finland is emerging as a key mining and processing hub for battery metals with more than €6 billion in investments already planned.
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Deep-sea mining would impact ecosystems beyond those in targeted areas – report
Researchers found that the destruction of key hydrothermal vents by deep-sea mining could have knock-on impacts on vent fields hundreds of kilometres away.
Pilbara Minerals sells spodumene cargo tied to lithium hydroxide prices
Earlier this month its chief executive told press the developer had around 200,000 tonnes of spodumene to sell.
Governments spent record $1 trillion last year subsidizing fossil fuels
International Energy Agency estimates that the combined subsidies for oil, natural gas, electricity and coal hit an all-time high in 2022.
G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds
Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium.
Rambler pauses copper-gold mine in Newfoundland amid financial restructuring talks
Earlier this month, the company also defaulted on its gold purchase and sale agreement with Elemental Altus Royalties.
Minister signals Lynas can run Malaysia unit if waste taken back
Lynas' operating licence came with conditions that prohibited the import and processing of lanthanide concentrate after July 1.
Mexico President orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization
Studies suggest Mexico may have some 1.7 million tonnes of lithium.
Ola plans $920m India investment in electric cars, batteries
The SoftBank Group-backed company's cumulative production numbers topped 100,000 in November.
