US Congress to fund US$2M Pentagon study on deep sea mining
The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals
Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.
Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater
The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma’aden’s CEO said.
US$1B project forces Horizonte into administration
The company has already requested a suspension of trading in its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange.
Brazil Potash starts Autazes project build
Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America.
Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised US$43B proposal
Anglo American stated that the new offer was “highly unattractive” for its shareholders.
NexGen rises on US$250M uranium purchase
The uranium developer inked an agreement with MMCap International for the procurement of 2.7 million pounds of uranium concentrate.
Brazil demands immediate US$15.7B payment for Mariana disaster
The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.
Brazil rejects Vale, BHP US$25B offer for mine disaster
Miners had earlier this week presented authorities with an offer to pay $25 billion as reparations for the dam collapse.
Ghana Stock Exchange approves listing for Atlantic Lithium
The miner is developing the Ewoyaa project, which will be Ghana’s first lithium operation.
Antarctic volcano spews US$6,000 worth of gold daily
Mount Erebus spews around 80 grams of gold into the frigid air of Antarctica daily.
Panama completes process of mining concession cancellations
The law was passed in November 2023 in response to the protests against First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama new contract.