Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant
Once in production, the facility would have an annual capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes.
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American Rare Earths boosts tonnage at Halleck Creek project in Wyoming
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR, US-OTC: AMRRY) has boosted resources at its Halleck Creek project in Wyoming by 64% measured by in-situ tonnage compared with a previous estimate last fall….
JV Video: Red Pine Exploration looks to double resource at Wawa gold project
Red Pine Exploration (TSXV: RPX) is hoping to double the resource at its Wawa gold project in Ontario when it releases its next update in the fourth quarter, says CEO…
Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has amended a spodumene-concentrate supply deal with lithium chemicals producer Chengxin Lithium Group, raising agreed sales volumes and extending the contract duration. Under the…
Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of African rail through Angola
Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) and commodities trader Trafigura on Wednesday made a deal to transport copper by rail from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to neighbouring…
Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO
Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) has announced its longstanding chief financial officer, Kathleen Quirk, will become the copper, gold and molybdenum miner’s president and CEO, effective as of June 11. Quirk will…
Video: Fundraising data reveal ‘bifurcated’ junior mining market
Despite the gloomy sentiment in the junior mining sector, Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial says last year was actually pretty good in terms of total funds raised. However, Hoffman,…
Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of ASX-listed gold developer OreCorp
Silvercorp Metals’ (TSX: SVM; NYSE: SVM) planned takeover of African gold developer OreCorp (ASX: ORR) has been cleared by the Tanzanian Fair Competition Commission (FCC). The decision paves the way for…
Podcast: Falling demand offsetting supply deficits, ft Global X’s Rohan Reddy on China, metals and oil
This week’s episode features Global X Director of Research Rohan Reddy, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss macroeconomic factors impacting the metals markets. Reddy delves into the fundamentals of…
South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion
South Star Battery Metals (TSXV: STS; US-OTC: STSBF) has received environmental approval to expand its Santa Cruz graphite mine in Brazil, where initial production from a pilot plant under construction…
JV Video: Fury Gold Mines preps Eau Claire resource update, work on Newmont JV
Fury Gold Mines (TSX: FURY) is working on a resource update at its flagship Eau Claire project in Quebec, says Bryan Atkinson, senior vice-president of exploration. But the project, where…
Breaking down Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act: Compliance tips for miners
It’s finally here; Canada’s Modern Slavery Act officially came into effect on Jan. 1. With long-awaited additional guidance on reporting obligations only released at the end of 2023 and mandatory…