Asteroid miner AstroForge readies third mission for 2025

The craft may become the first private mission to fly by a body in the Solar System besides the Moon, capturing images and data.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2024 | 9:32 am

Sibanye terminates supply contract for French nickel refinery as it looks to repurpose plant

Earlier this year, Sibanye confirmed through a scoping study the potential of the GalliCam project, and a pre-feasibility study is currently underway.

Staff Writer | August 21, 2024 | 9:15 am

SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices

The world's second-biggest lithium producer expects the downward trend in the metal's prices to continue for the rest of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2024 | 5:23 am

Chile’s lithium output to reach 285,000t in 2025, copper commission says

The global market is forecast to post a surplus of 117,000 tons of lithium this year.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 1:43 pm

US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs

A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.

Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am

E3, Pure Lithium to test production of lithium metal batteries from Alberta brine

The companies will assess the technical and economic criteria of a commercial lithium metal battery facility.

Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 8:46 am

Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050

Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am

Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts

The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures.

Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am

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