Pentagon halts rare earths funding for Lynas – sources
Decision is a step backward for president Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the U.S. rare earths supply chain.
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InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries
The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue.
AngloGold Ashanti to buy Nevada Silicon project
The South African miner will pay a total of $3 million for the property.
Kinross workers end strike at Mauritania mine
The shutdown, which began on May 5, is not expected to affect 2020 production.
Cypress releases positive PFS for Nevada lithium project
Project could produce 27,400 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent per year, according to a prefeasibility study.
Kirkland Lake invests in Melkior Resources
The company has struck a strategic partnership with Melkior, which is advancing its flagship Carscallen gold project in Timmins, Ontario.
In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country”
The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.
Hudbay expects delay to Peru copper expansion
Company expects a delay of up to four months before it can start mining an extension at its Constancia mine.
CHART: Mining exploration spending to drop 29% this year
The rally in the gold price will not be enough to prevent 2020 turning into the worst year in 15 for global exploration spending.