Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices
Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.
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The due diligence period on the offer ends May 11.
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Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant
Funds to go to develop its net zero carbon lithium project in Germany.
British Columbia regulator warns investors about Nevada gold company’s resource claims
BCSA says Yellow Jacket Placer Project report does not comply with national requirements and does not contain supporting evidence for valid mineral resources.
American Pacific adds Centerra Gold to roster of prospecting partners
Deal hands AP control over three gold properties in Nevada, including the Ziggurat project on the northern end of the Round Mountain trend, close to other million-ounce-plus deposits.
Sprott’s ex-CEO snaps up its mining finance unit in buyout deal
Peter Grosskopf has acquired the firm’s Canadian investment banking business in a bid to help mining companies make deals.
Lithium Royalty backs Brazil mine in first investment since going public
Atlas Lithium is developing a hard-rock mine in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, in a region known as Lithium Valley.
Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece
Argyle Rose features one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia.
