October 6, 2021 BMW invests in lithium technology startup Lilac Solutions Lilac is part of a growing number of technology developers seeking to extract lithium from saltwater brines faster, cheaper and with less water than evaporation ponds.
October 6, 2021 Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.
October 6, 2021 Peruvian community blocks key highway in protest against Glencore mine An indigenous community has blocked a key mining road in protest against the government and Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine.
October 6, 2021 Dam disasters were wake up call for Vale, CEO says Eduardo Bartolomeo said his own remuneration package now sets targets for safety and sustainability, with 20% of his long-term compensation associated with ESG goals.
October 6, 2021 GM, General Electric to develop supply chain of rare earth materials for EVs Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel.
October 6, 2021 Lithium price jumps again as miners can’t keep up with battery boom Demand for the material used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to boost supply, there’s not enough to meet consumption.
October 5, 2021 Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.
October 5, 2021 All the metals we mined in one visualization According to Circle Economy, the world consumes 100.6 billion tonnes of materials annually.
October 5, 2021 From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.
October 5, 2021 Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
