Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out
The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.
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Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia
The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria.
Chile to open call for preferential pricing on Albemarle lithium in one month
In May, Chile gave Albemarle the ability to increase its lithium production by nearly 50%.
Aya pours first silver at expanded Zgounder mine
Ore feed to the mill is expected this quarter, with commercial production to follow.
Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile
Sixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats and over 80% of the proposals considered the use of direct lithium extraction technology.
Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq
Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal.
China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears
There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.
Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production
Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare earth elements, specifically dysprosium and terbium.
G Mining pours first gold at Tocantinzinho project in Brazil
G Mining anticipates commercial production to commence in the second half of 2024.
