Lithium Americas reaches final investment decision for Thacker Pass mine
Once open, Thacker Pass is expected to produce 40,000 metric tons of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year.
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Global battery market entering new phase with high demand, low prices – IEA
According to the IEA, global battery demand reached a historic milestone of 1 terawatt-hours last year, with annual electric car sales rising by 25% to 17 million.
Equinox Gold halts production at Los Filos mine in Mexico
The decision follows failed negotiations towards a land access agreement with the community of Carrizalillo.
Ukraine pushes ahead on US deal after Trump renews criticism
Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials are pressing ahead with the US toward an “acceptable” economic accord.
Gold powers South African miners to best month on record
Gold miners are back in favor after the metal hit multiple records this year.
Endeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145M mine acquisition
The acquisition, says Endeavour CEO Dan Dickson, brings the company closer to becoming a senior silver producer.
Mining’s king of private capital says governments must intervene
Oskar Lewnowski has a good claim to be the poster boy for private capital in mining.
Rare yellow diamond found at Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine
The 158.20-carat rock is one of only five yellow diamonds weighing more than 100 carats ever found at Diavik in its 22-year history.
Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining
The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.