India’s state-owned KABIL signs $24 million lithium exploration deal in Argentina
India has been pursuing overseas pacts to secure key minerals in resource-rich countries such as Australia, Argentina and Chile.
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Massive green ammonia production key to decarbonizing shipping industry – study
New research shows that green ammonia could be used to fulfill the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping.
Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng
The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026.
First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine
The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the next 18 months to two years, but would have to cut 30% of the workforce.
International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists
Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017.
BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal
BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.
Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia
Coal mining unions in Colombia are asking the government for protection after receiving threats from paramilitary and guerrilla groups.
France, ArcelorMittal agree on $2bn investment to cut French plant emissions
The $2 billion will finance electric furnaces and a direct reduction plant at Dunkirk.
Sodium-ion batteries prove to be resource-efficient
Sodium-ion batteries have an equivalent climate impact as their lithium-ion counterparts – but there isn’t a risk of running out of raw materials.
