Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads
Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.
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Rio Tinto’s Serbia lithium project faces fresh protests
The troubles highlight the challenges to building new mines in Europe.
Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine site groundwater highly contaminated, Yukon government says
Groundwater flowing from Eagle mine shows signs of high cyanide contamination, though much of the water is being contained on site.
Russia asks Niger to help as geologists taken hostage
Two employees of an unidentified Russian company came under attack by militants in July, while they were exploring for mineral resources, according to the news service.
Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s price
WGC senior market strategist sees several trigger points that could prompt gold to move even higher, perhaps stirring more interest from retail investors.
ICMM updates Indigenous Peoples and Mining position statement
The updated statement sets out what companies will do if agreement cannot be reached and States have granted permission for projects to proceed.
IAMGOLD shares surge as it exceeds H1 output, cost targets
Encouraged by the half-year results, the miner has raised its production guidance from Essakane and Westwood to 495,000-540,000 oz.
Gold price on pace for worst week since early June
The precious metal has risen about 18% this year, largely on expectations the US central bank would soon deliver rate cuts.
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project could take two years to approve, minister says
Environmentalists are planning new protests over the project.
