Chilean police block copper concentrate robbery from Escondida Chile’s national police apprehended 11 people trying to steal copper concentrate from BHP’s Escondida operation. Staff Writer | July 9, 2023 | 11:37 am
Eramet in talks with European carmakers over Argentina lithium plan – CEO Eramet is in talks with European carmakers over commercial agreements that would help the company finance its lithium production project in Argentina. Reuters | July 9, 2023 | 10:52 am
Rich tombs reveal who ruled Cyprus’ copper trade hub Archaeologists have discovered the tombs of the rulers of the Bronze Age trading metropolis Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus. Staff Writer | July 9, 2023 | 12:22 am
Site visit: West Vault Mining likens its Hasbrouck project to ‘gold in a secure vault’ Project is ready for construction, backed by favourable economics and a strategic approach, CEO says. Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 7, 2023 | 5:33 pm
Gallium price jumps as buyers lock in supply before China export controls Gallium rose to $326 a kilogram on Friday, up $43 from a week ago. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2023 | 3:18 pm
Argentina’s Pan American Energy joins oil industry’s push into lithium The company plans to dig exploratory wells in Argentina’s Andean salt flats by year-end. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2023 | 3:02 pm
Regis opens new decline at Duketon gold project in Australia The Balkau decline provides access to the second underground operation at Garden Well South, which commenced commercial production during May 2023. Staff Writer | July 7, 2023 | 1:11 pm
Gold technicals bullish Gold’s latest pullback has left traders really down on it, fueling mounting bearishness and apathy. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | July 7, 2023 | 11:34 am
Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential New electric vehicles from Tesla and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 11:05 am