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. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 3:32 pm
Zimbabwe central banker stockpiles gold to bolster ZiG currency The ZiG - short for Zimbabwe gold — is the nation’s sixth attempt at having a functioning local currency in the last 15 years. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 11:07 am
Agnico Eagle expands stake in First Nordic to 13% First Nordic is finalizing its acquisition of the Oijärvi gold project in Finland. Staff Writer | July 16, 2024 | 10:32 am
Rio Tinto hails another step closer to develop Serbian lithium mine If developed, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs. Reuters | July 16, 2024 | 8:25 am
Botswana GDP shrinks most since 2020 as diamond output plunges Bloomberg News | June 28, 2024 | 9:35 am