November 20, 2023

Liberia’s President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions

The West African country has rich mineral reserves of diamonds, gold and iron ore.

November 20, 2023

Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund

First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for…

November 20, 2023

Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments

Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials.

November 20, 2023

Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane

Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.

November 20, 2023

Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds

The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years.

November 20, 2023

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

November 17, 2023

Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week

Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.

November 17, 2023

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

November 17, 2023

EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024

The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine.

November 16, 2023

Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million

The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability.