Biden-backed battery firm plunges after pausing construction Li-Cycle shares fell as much as 49% in New York on Monday. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 2:46 pm
Hedge fund hunts for next Australia lithium winner on deal craze An M&A spree that’s swept up miners like Liontown and Allkem will carry on in Australia, according to Regal Funds Management. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 1:23 pm
Teck to re-do environmental permit for Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile Once submitted, the revised application will tack on around 12 months to the overall regulatory process. Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 12:24 pm
Cochilco says large-scale copper mining costs keep growing The direct cost reached 198.8 cents per pound, a year-on-year increase of 39.6 cents, the report found. Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 11:25 am
Teck stock drops to seven-month low on rising cost of flagship copper mine The Quebrada Blanca 2 project would now cost between $8.6 billion and $8.8 billion, compared with an earlier estimate of $8 billion to $8.2 billion. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 10:31 am
Nigeria seeks to tighten rules to curb raw mineral exports The country has lithium, gold, bitumen and iron ore deposits and is intent on emulating nations such as Indonesia in climbing up the commodities value chain. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 10:13 am
Anglo American lowers 2023 copper production guidance Anglo expects to produce between 830,000 and 870,000 metric tons of copper this year, lowering a previous forecast of 840,000 to 930,000. Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 9:46 am
Australia boosts critical minerals fund by over $1 billion to attract international investors The $1.3 billion boost will increase the capacity of Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to finance mining and processing projects for materials. Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 9:19 am
Rock Tech Lithium to raise $7.3 million for Georgia Lake, converter projects Located 160 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Georgia Lake is planned as an open-pit and underground mining project. Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 9:19 am