Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals Opposition to mining projects in Europe has focused on environmental damage. Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 7:36 am
Singapore iron ore hits over 5-month high as China loan data lifts sentiment The benchmark October iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed 1.19% to $118.75 a metric ton. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 11:12 am
US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal In addition to recommending royalties of 4% to 8%, it advocated for moving to a system of leasing federal lands for mining. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 10:37 am
Albemarle seals early agreement with workers union in Chile The miner employs more than 1,100 workers in the South American country. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 9:58 am
Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code? Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
Almina-Minas halts zinc and lead concentrate operations at Aljustrel Profitability has become a problem for zinc producers in Europe facing sliding prices and rising production costs. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
HB Antwerp co-founders clash over gem trader’s future as Botswana deal looms The government of Botswana said in March that it had agreed to buy a 24% stake in the diamond processor and trader. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 10:13 am
Scramble for riches: Can South America’s Lithium Triangle mint new millionaires? Argentina, Bolivia and Chile hold two thirds of the world’s lithium reserves. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:42 am
Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:20 am
Australian mineral prospectors double fund inflows to A$2.84bn in quarter – report Conditions have improved for explorers after they had moved into cash preservation mode early in the year. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:15 am
Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:12 am
US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production. Reuters | September 10, 2023 | 10:18 am
