Moody’s sees weak lithium prices in 2020 due to projects frenzy
Spot prices would be pushed down despite rapid demand growth from batteries for electric vehicles (EV) makers, the experts say.
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Canada’s Nova Scotia miners call for better control of radon exposure
Proposed geoscience surveys would identify areas with elevated uranium levels, the body representing the mining industry in the Atlantic province says.
Chile to lease inactive licenses held by top miners to juniors
Move allows major companies to lease to juniors all or part of assets they are not actively developing.
Condor Gold shares soar as Nicaragua project grows
The company extended known targets and discovered new high-grade vein systems at its La India gold project in Nicaragua.
Strike briefly shuts down operations at BHP’s Spence mine in Chile
Move followed the dismissal of 49 workers and eight supervisors, union President Ronald Salcedo said.
Acacia Mining ends earn-in deal with Sarama in Burkina Faso
Acacia chose to divest of South Houndé as part of an ongoing review of its exploration portfolio, to focus on core projects.
Anglo American to increase copper production in Chile
The revised guidance is part of the company's ongoing progress in a number of low cost copper growth opportunities.
Tradewind expands VaultChain metals-trading blockchain platform to silver
Sumitomo Corporation Global is one of the first adopters of the new silver trading blockchain platform.
BHP unveils world-class copper find near Olympic Dam in South Australia
It is already being called by some experts “the thickest high-grade copper intersection seen in years.”
Chile is taking Albemarle to International Court over lithium prices
The country's state development agency says Albemarle has failed to provide as much as 25% of its annual production at a discount to companies seeking to produce battery metals within Chile, as stipulated in a contract signed in 2016.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.