Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.Reuters | March 23, 2024 | 4:29 pm
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Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber. Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am
Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am
Ford halts work on $3.5bn EV battery plant with CATL Ford is facing its second week of strikes from workers and continued scrutiny about the battery plant from US Congress. Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 5:33 am
Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 4:00 pm
Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 3:02 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Australia billionaire weighs in on Albemarle’s takeover target Liontown Gina Rinehart's Hancock became a substantial shareholder earlier in September and now owns 10.7% Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 7:42 am