Anglo American takes fresh $1.6bn writedown on UK fertilizer mine Charge weighed on the miner’s swinging to a loss and it comes amid a company overhaul that involves shedding four of its units. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2024 | 3:46 am
Deep-sea miner TMC plans to be ready to apply for licence The Metals Company said current draft rules provide them with legal cover to submit an application at any time. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2024 | 5:43 am
First Quantum begins commercial production at Zambia nickel mine Once at full tilt, the Enterprise mine will be a top-ten global nickel producer, churning out about 30,000 tonnes of the metal a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2024 | 3:50 am
Vale Base Metals appoints mining veteran Shaun Usmar as CEO Usmar has more than 30 years of industry experience, with his latest role being founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2024 | 3:49 am
BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2024 | 9:48 am
CleanTech produces battery-grade lithium in first phase of DLE pilot It achieved a lithium recovery rate of about 95% from the brine, with a total recovery of 88%. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2024 | 5:23 am
Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 6:23 am
Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to the country's major copper and lithium mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 3:58 am