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Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm

Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister

Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:43 am

Bank of Montreal axes homophobic mining bankers

The bank conducted an investigation leading to the terminations after…

Colin McClelland | January 25, 2024 | 9:35 am

Brazil probes Mercado Libre sales of mercury used by illegal gold miners

Wildcat miners in the Amazon use liquid mercury to agglutinate…

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 12:35 pm

Thailand aims for lithium output in two years, boosting EV ambitions

Southeast Asia's largest car producer and exporter wants to convert…

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:36 am

Market is mispricing impact of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Goldman says

An analysis by Goldman Sachs suggests the IRA will channel as much as $3.3 trillion into renewable technologies and other areas over the coming decade.

Bloomberg News | August 11, 2023 | 6:42 am

Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush

Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.

Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:22 am

Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions

President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 3:54 am

RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects

Junior miners are piling into the lithium market with competing new projects and the US state of Nevada is the emerging hotspot.

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2023 | 2:17 pm

Assassination in Ecuador spurs investor rethink of elections

“Some investors may be interpreting that the more moderate candidates have a better chance of performing well in the upcoming elections,” analyst said.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2023 | 2:15 pm

Column: China’s renewed appetite for Australian coal disrupts Asia flows

For the first seven months of the year, the world's biggest coal importer saw arrivals of 261.18 million metric tons, up 88.6% from the same period in 2022.

Reuters | August 10, 2023 | 8:24 am

Grand Canyon monument won’t stop mining companies’ thirst for US uranium

US President Joe Biden this week named a new federal monument covering nearly 1 million acres near Grand Canyon.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2023 | 7:56 am

Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile

Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2023 | 7:42 am

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

Frik Els | August 9, 2023 | 1:09 pm

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