US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to challenge China’s dominance of sectors like renewable energy, EVs and battery metal processing. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:27 am
Glencore plans $1.5 billion investment to expand Antapaccay copper mine in Peru Miner is pushing forward the "Coroccohuayco" project to extend the mine's lifespan by decades. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 8:18 am
Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its Barroso open-pit mine. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:57 am
EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:41 am
British consortium to invest $9 billion in Indonesia mining, EV batteries, minister says Investement will go into an industrial park in the Bantaeng region on Sulawesi island. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:37 am
Australian tech to produce hydrogen at point of consumption gets $6.5m grant Australian researchers have been tasked with building a demonstration unit to efficiently generate hydrogen from liquid carriers. Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 6:06 am
Silver One becomes sole owner of past-producing Candelaria mine To secure a 100% stake in Candelaria, Silver One issued to SSR Mining $3.1 million in common shares over three years from 2017 to 2020. Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 5:45 am
Petra Diamonds sells half its stake in Williamson mine Buyer is Tanzania-based technical services contractor Taifa Mining, which will pay $15 million to become Williamson's co-owner. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2023 | 3:39 am
Lepidico gets arbitration notice from Chinese chemicals maker The notice relates to an offtake agreement between its Namibia-based unit and Jiangxi Jinhui Lithium. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 5:20 pm