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MP Materials and Lynas explore merger amid rare earth market turmoil — report

The Australian Financial Review suggests the two companies may be in talks to merge, potentially forming the world's largest non-China producers of rare earths.

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 11:27 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry…

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am

Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals

Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging…

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am

First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash

The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to…

Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 9:37 am

VRIC: Mining at a crossroads amid de-dollarization trend, US debt dilemma

The shifting economic paradigms of de-dollarization and escalating US debt…

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Brazil’s mining sector revenue grows 6% in first half of 2023

The country's mining exports in the first six months of the year reached 177.2 million metric tons.

Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 12:00 pm

Mali gold mining revenue rose by 35% in 2022

Gold mining is a pillar of the country's economy, accounting for about 9% of gross domestic product in 2021 and 2022.

Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 9:48 am

Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake

South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture.

Bloomberg News | July 19, 2023 | 8:28 am

No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush?

Governments have increasingly restricted or banned mineral exports in a bid to boost processing and retain more of the gains.

Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 8:11 am

Tanzania unlawfully expropriated Ntaka Hill nickel project, tribunal finds, awards miner $109m

Indiana Resources delivered notices to Tanzanian authorities in 2020 over the amendments that canceled retention licenses prior to 2018.

Amanda Stutt | July 18, 2023 | 4:23 pm

Explorer Victor Vescovo says deep sea mining numbers don’t add up

Vescovo in 2019 became the first person to venture to the deepest trenches in the world’s five oceans.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 2:49 pm

Global nickel market in 11,900t surplus in May – INSG

That compares with a surplus of 18,800 metric tons in April 2023.

Reuters | July 18, 2023 | 10:07 am

Gold price climbs over 1% on falling bond yields

Prior to this, bullion has been consolidating around the $1,950 level as investors wait for a clearer outlook on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.

Staff Writer | July 18, 2023 | 9:56 am

It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals

Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers contend the domestic supply chain won’t succeed if China’s playing a role.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 9:38 am

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