US, Japan strike deal on supply of minerals for EV batteries
EVs that use materials that have been collected or processed in Japan will be eligible for incentives under the IRA.
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Biden tees up a supply chain rethink with challenge to China’s EVs
Ford confirmed last month that it will tap technology from CATL for a $3.5 billion plant it’s building in Michigan.
Sandvik gets $63 million order from Torex Gold
The order includes 15 battery-electric vehicles and 20 conventional internal combustion engine equipment units.
Researchers closer to understanding how orogenic gold belts are formed
Chinese scientists are proposing the idea that lithospheric crust-mantle decoupling could be related to the formation of orogenic gold deposits.
Bluejay Mining expands drilling at Finland nickel project
Decision follows "encouraging" results from the first exploration program of 2023 at Bluejay's Enonkoski nickel project.
Lundin Mining pays $950m for controlling stake in Caserones copper mine in Chile
The Canadian miner is acquiring a 51% stake in the company that operates Caserones from Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.
Fortescue delays first production at Iron Bridge project again
In January, the company said the project was set to begin production at the end of the March quarter.
Majuba Hill acquires Copper King and Desert Mountain claims in Utah
The two claim blocks are 56 miles southwest of Kennecott’s prolific Bingham Canyon Mine Complex.
Liontown rejects $3.7 billion proposal from Albemarle
Liontown Resources rejected a non-binding indicative proposal of A$2.50 per share.
