Brazilian companies invest in blockchain to fight illegal gold mining Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil traded 229 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality. Bruno Venditti | July 19, 2023 | 12:04 pm
Phosphate shortage could disrupt LFP market as early as 2026, says First Phosphate CEO Currently, LFP batteries represent close to 30% of all EV batteries. Bruno Venditti | June 6, 2023 | 11:23 am
New Tesla low-voltage system a ‘big deal’ for copper, says Musk A new 48 volts system slated for this year could reduce demand for copper, says Tesla CEO. Bruno Venditti | May 17, 2023 | 11:28 am
Landowners working on injunction against Barrick’s restart of Porgera gold mine Landowners served Barrick with a no trespass notice last week. Bruno Venditti | April 25, 2023 | 11:07 am
The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron. Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm
Iron ore price expected to ease over next 5 years on slower demand growth and more supply In the long term, Fitch expects prices to decline to $50 a tonne. Bruno Venditti | April 4, 2023 | 12:57 pm
Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin. Bruno Venditti | March 30, 2023 | 10:27 am
Miners need to learn how to navigate the political spectrum in Latin America, says Southern Pulse With the high demand for critical minerals for the energy transition, countries like Chile, Mexico and Brazil have sought to review regulations and permitting. Bruno Venditti | March 15, 2023 | 11:18 am