Germany Chancellor plans lithium deal with Serbia after Rio ruling
Olaf Scholz plans to visit Serbia this week to secure supplies of lithium that are critical for the nation’s energy transition and auto industry.
In a recent report, Intierra Resource Intelligence notes that by mine output, India is the fourth largest producer of zinc, and the sixth largest producer of lead. However, beyond production statistics, Intierra argues that the actual impact of Indian commerce on global mining is felt far more widely, especially in terms of recent Indian mining investment that has been “broad-based, sizeable and reflects a willingness to invest in early stage and pre-feasibility projects.” (more…)