Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama
Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine.
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Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market
Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology.
Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project
Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.
Argentine potash mine finalizes selection of $1bn investor
Mendoza province completed the bid selection process to resume development of the Rio Colorado mine, a decade after Vale withdrew from the project.
Codelco to hand over 24,000 hectares for glacier park
The glacier park sits along the upper part of the Olivares and Colorado river basins.
Iran slows uranium production after secret diplomacy
Iran’s stockpile of highly-enriched uranium grew just 7% in the last three months compared with a 30% increase in the previous quarter.
Mopani Copper Mine H1 losses worsen as output slumps
A process to sell the mines could be completed by December.
Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine
The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032.
Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year
Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.
