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Liontown ships first spodumene from Kathleen Valley lithium project

The miner achieved a premium price for the spot sale of uncontracted production from the project.

Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Alchemy Resources signs lithium partnership with Japan’s JOGMEC

The Japanese government agency can earn up to 51% of…

Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its…

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:40 am

Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row

Kamoto is one of the largest mines in Congo, exporting…

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:01 am

How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust

Northvolt was supposed to power Europe’s response to the likes…

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2024 | 5:05 pm

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security.

Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US to Chile that are also working to commercialize DLE.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:25 am

CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

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Liontown ships first spodumene from Kathleen Valley lithium project

Alchemy Resources signs lithium partnership with Japan’s JOGMEC

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row

How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust

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Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia

Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Conflict in Congo threatens trade in key metals, UN experts say