LME launches two consultations on reforms in wake of nickel crisis The first consultation will be on a requirement for warehouses to report the amount of all stored metal. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 8:28 am
Glencore plans $1.5 billion investment to expand Antapaccay copper mine in Peru Miner is pushing forward the "Coroccohuayco" project to extend the mine's lifespan by decades. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 8:18 am
Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its Barroso open-pit mine. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:57 am
EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:41 am
British consortium to invest $9 billion in Indonesia mining, EV batteries, minister says Investement will go into an industrial park in the Bantaeng region on Sulawesi island. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:37 am
Lepidico gets arbitration notice from Chinese chemicals maker The notice relates to an offtake agreement between its Namibia-based unit and Jiangxi Jinhui Lithium. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 5:20 pm
North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional details on 10 areas. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 5:10 pm
Stellantis, Vulcan Energy sign deal for geothermal projects in France It has signed a binding term sheet with Stellantis for potential use of geothermal renewable energy. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 3:43 pm
Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon Chile's government launched a plan in April to gain a majority stake in new lithium projects considered strategic, as well as in the current operations in the Atacama. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 1:00 pm
Maricunga salt flats exploration ‘extraordinarily successful’, says Codelco The company said the country's northern Maricunga salt flats also have the second highest lithium concentration in the world. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 10:04 am
Cochilco sees lithium shortage, price increases from 2031 A presentation by the state-run entity showed global demand at 3.8 million tonnes by 2035. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 9:57 am
Column: Asia’s seaborne thermal coal imports hit record high as prices slip Hotter than usual weather and solid economic growth are driving India's imports. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 9:14 am