USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 4:43 pm
German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with SerbiaMercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government…Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 11:56 am
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba signs $310 million lithium mine dealThe company did not name the investors, only saying they…Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:34 am
Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am
Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground State-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was conscious when rescuers reached him. Reuters | July 13, 2024 | 3:35 pm
Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter China Lithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the beginning of 2023. Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am
Zinnwald lithium project is now Europe’s 3rd largest Zinnwald now expects to churn out 16,000tpa to 18,000tpa of battery grade lithium at the project in Germany — a 50% increase. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2024 | 6:41 am
Royal Cornwall Museum unveils new mineral gallery with 12,000 samples Home to over one million artefacts, RCM is the caretaker of 3,500 years of mining history. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Savannah sees potential to expand Barroso lithium project in Portugal Barroso is slated to be Western Europe's largest spodumene lithium mine. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 10:11 am
Serbian top court clears path for Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project Serbian top court ruled on Thursday that the government's decision in 2022 to revoke Rio's permit for the project was unconstitutional. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:41 am
One miner dead after tremor in Poland, one still missing PGG said a tremor occurred below ground at the Rydultowy coal mine. Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 7:30 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm