Impala Platinum’s Zimbabwe unit eyes expansion into lithium

The miner still sees a future in Zimbabwe and is on the lookout for opportunities to invest in other mining areas.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 7:32 am

In China’s lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost

The city of Yichun is ground zero in the country's push to cut its reliance on imports of the metal for its battery industry.

Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:22 am

Michigan awards key environmental permit for graphite processing plant

While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the current US supply capability is zero.

Amanda Stutt | June 14, 2023 | 2:50 pm

Ghana plans to process its first lithium locally

Australian miner Atlantic Lithium expects to start production at Ghana’s first lithium mine in the second half of 2024.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2023 | 8:40 am

Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump

Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2023 | 8:23 am

Australia’s ANZ looks to expand lending to critical minerals sector

ANZ has traditionally supported long-life, low-risk mine projects for Australia's staple resources including iron ore, gold, aluminum, copper, and nickel.

Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 8:15 am

India considers lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME price

The government is expected to auction a newly found lithium blocks, with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes, later this year.

Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 8:09 am

Volkswagen subsidy to cost Canada $1.8bn more than forecast

Discrepancy comes from how Canadian subsidies may affect the company’s tax treatment compared to American incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 6:14 am

Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential

Edgard Kagan, a career diplomat, told his Senate confirmation hearing that developing new sources for critical minerals was a very high priority.

Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 2:27 pm

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