August 24, 2023

Headwinds mount in quest for stable copper supplies

By 2025, deficit is projected to spike to 217,000 tonnes and could further intensify to a staggering 2.2 million tonnes by 2032.

August 14, 2023

Vision Blue injects $40 million into Papua New Guinea lime project

Mick Davis' Vision Blue Resources would obtain a 49% stake in Mayur Resources' Central lime project.

August 3, 2023

Canadian deep-sea miner TMC to seek licence in 2024

The Metals Company is ready to apply for a mining licence next year, with production expected as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.

August 3, 2023

Australian Strategic Materials inks deal to sell rare earths to US magnet maker

Australian Strategic Materials will supply about 60% of USA Rare Earth’s needs for the making of permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

August 1, 2023

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

July 31, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

July 31, 2023

Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size

Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.

July 26, 2023

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

July 25, 2023

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

July 25, 2023

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.