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The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am

Sayona, Piedmont mark improvements at NAL as lithium price slides further

In the second quarter, NAL produced 49,660 dry metric tonnes…

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 5:14 am

Building the market for sustainable metals

The first generation of metals produced with little or no…

By Mattias C. Karlsson and Erik Pedersen - Bain & Company | July 28, 2024 | 8:09 am

Big Oil seizes lithium opportunities

Mining companies could benefit in cash and technology as major…

Colin McLelland - The Northern Miner | July 27, 2024 | 11:25 am

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10%…

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 8:40 am

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:09 am

NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius

The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2024 | 3:47 am

Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion

Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material.

Bloomberg News | April 1, 2024 | 3:46 am

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

Frik Els | March 29, 2024 | 1:07 pm

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The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

Sayona, Piedmont mark improvements at NAL as lithium price slides further

Building the market for sustainable metals

Big Oil seizes lithium opportunities

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

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Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius

Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Horizonte Minerals sinks further as company details additional costs for nickel mine

Chile wants to double its lithium output to avert risk of substitution in batteries

Australian lithium producer to sell online in transparency push

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets