Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plant
Investment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota do Cirilo by 250,000 tonnes per year.
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Column: Zinc concentrates squeeze but there’s no shortage of metal
Global zinc mine production continues to slide and the raw materials squeeze is now starting to bite, particularly in China.
Paladin’s takeover of Fission Uranium yet to win shareholders’ support
Paladin failed to get the support of at least two-thirds of Fission shareholders by Aug. 26.
BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery
BHP is aiming to lift its annual output from the region to 500,000 metric tons of cathode by early 2030s, from 322,000 tons produced last year.
GM delays additional $330m investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says
General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the miner until the end of the year.
Silver looks ready to rip
While gold has hit record highs this year, silver remains undervalued.
US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan
The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor — is already far advanced.
US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals
The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.
Midnight Sun shares plunge on Zambian exploration licence setback
The company's licences for its Dumbwa and Mitu targets are unaffected.
