Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom
The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.
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Tesla, GM follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners
Investors and car makers continue to bet on lithium miners, wagering that a shift toward EVs will become a permanent trend.
Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050
The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.
Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output
Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.
Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals
Researchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries that are less dependent on specific chemical elements, particularly expensive metals with supply chain issues.
Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit
The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.
Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources
The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.
Cobalt market saw record-breaking supply boom in 2022
Mined cobalt supply grew by 23% to 187,060 tons in 2022, in a supply swell that wiped out a large deficit seen in 2021.
Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine
Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining rights in Guinea in 2011.