DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investorsPresident Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining contracts could be reviewed because of concerns they are not sufficiently benefiting Congo.Reuters | August 27, 2021 | 7:24 am
Ambatovy makes surprise pick of Stratton as marketing partnerMadagascan miner has agreed a deal for Britain-based Stratton Metals…Reuters | August 27, 2021 | 6:36 am
First Cobalt to raise $45m for Ontario refinery reopeningThe plant will produce 25,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate per…Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 24, 2021 | 10:45 am
Philippines to woo investors in nickel ore processing Yulo-Loyzaga signaled that a ban on unprocessed exports is unlikely. Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 6:53 am
Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalism Across the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved attractive as a means of cashing in on valuable raw materials and boosting development. Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 6:42 am
Syrah estimates $539 million in costs for Louisiana plant expansion The development follows the completion of a definitive feasibility study of Vidalia Further Expansion project. Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 5:05 pm
Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses. Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 4:20 pm
Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 9:57 am
Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 8:04 am
Mineral Resources flags further interest in Essential Metals The company expects spodumene FOB cost to be between A$1,200 and A$1,250 per tonne for fiscal 2023. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 5:53 pm
Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 8:43 am
Congo state miner and China’s CMOC reach agreement on royalties The agreement paves the way for the resumption of minerals exports from Tenke Fungurume. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 7:12 am