Samarco to double pellet output capacity by Q1 2025, CEO says The firm aims to double its share of the transoceanic pellets market to 18%. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 2:58 pm
Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022 The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am
Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am
Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am
New gold discoveries to extend Barrick’s Ivory Coast mine operations Tongon mine will continue operating until at least 2030 following a significant discovery of new deposits. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:25 am
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am
European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 5:32 pm
Chile copper production at main mines down in May Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 2:08 pm
US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies The United States "firmly" opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, a US Commerce Department spokesperson said. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 12:36 pm
Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 11:11 am
Codelco says 2023 copper production further hurt by heavy rains The total production for the year is set to be in the lower estimated range of 1.35-1.42 million metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 10:24 am
International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, citing national security interests. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:44 am