Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm

Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets.

Reuters | July 30, 2023 | 11:05 am

Saudi metals deal to test Canada’s new foreign investor rules

Canada’s vow to curb foreign investment in its critical minerals sector will face its first major test with Saudi Arabia’s deal to buy into some of the country’s largest nickel mines.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 12:45 pm

India house amends mining rules to open lithium to private firms

The bill has to be approved by parliament’s upper house and India’s president before it becomes a law.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 6:42 am

Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries

Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.

Staff Writer | July 28, 2023 | 6:04 am

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm

Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo

The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:29 am

Analysts mark down copper price forecasts as output ramps up

Analysts have pared price forecasts for the metal as supply expands while demand in China remains muted.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 8:13 am

Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:30 am

Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions

The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:26 am

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