September 29, 2023

Sigma Lithium questions reporting on Brazil mineral rights ‘injunction’

In Friday's public statement, Sigma reiterated its previous position that the injunction would not hurt its expansion.

September 29, 2023

Argentina seeks to tax lithium boom to avoid region’s resource curse

Provincial and federal officials want to tap the profits of lithium companies with an annual tax that would be put toward building infrastructure.

September 29, 2023

Peru won’t force contested mining projects on communities

Both the Tia Maria project and the Las Bambas copper mine have been heavily opposed by local communities.

September 29, 2023

US weighing record $1 billion loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada

The Biden administration and Lithium Americas Corp. are negotiating the terms of an agreement that would fund more than half of the cost of the Thacker Pass mine.

September 29, 2023

Silver price to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak

The sector will be responsible for 14% of total demand for silver this year compared with 5% in 2014.

September 28, 2023

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.

September 28, 2023

European insurers are underwriting 30% of US coal, study says

Coal is widely excluded from investment portfolios, and many banks have placed significant restrictions on lending to avoid it.

September 28, 2023

China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.

September 28, 2023

Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties

The MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month.

September 28, 2023

If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works

Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time.