US Strategic Metals secures additional $230m funding for Missouri-based cobalt-nickel mine
USSM is developing its cobalt-nickel mine and battery metals recycling facility in Missouri.
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Panama rejects Orla Mining’s request for permit extension
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EU sets critical mineral goals, but faces struggle to hit them
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Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project
Funds will be used to advance the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan towards production, expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season
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