Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in Australia are muscling into SQM's takeover of Azure.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 3:03 am

Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project

Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 12:30 pm

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were suspended in the second and third quarters on weak market conditions.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 7:31 am

Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals

Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia, continues to attract investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 4:05 am

SQM sells green bond to feed EV battery demand

The mining company on Thursday sold $750 million in dollar-denominated green bonds maturing in 10 years.

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2023 | 1:29 pm

Lithium producers stay bullish on EVs despite growing headwinds

A basket of prices for lithium tracked by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has dropped more than 60% this year.

Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 12:34 pm

Bears bet big that nickel can close the product gap

Fund players have lifted their bets on lower prices to levels last seen in 2019.

Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 7:55 am

Ottawa outlines eligibility for companies seeking C$1.5bn in critical minerals infrastructure funding

Natural Resources Canada announced projects eligible to apply for the new Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund include clean energy and transportation projects that support critical minerals mines.

Nial McGee - The Globe and Mail | November 1, 2023 | 4:36 pm

Zimbabwe lithium export earnings treble as projects take off

Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe hopes demand for the mineral will help revive its ailing economy.

Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 1:24 pm

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