Company said that the South African government had given "unconditional" approval for the sale of its assets to Harmony Gold.

Envision entered the EV battery market by acquiring AESC from Nissan Motor Co two years ago.

Seven out of 10 of the global gold miners have cut planned output for the year by 7%.

Alexandre Kamundala, deputy mayor of the nearby town of Kamituga, said no bodies had been recovered so far.

An artisanal gold mine near Kamituga collapsed following heavy rains.

The company said it was determining which approvals would require further engagement with Indigenous stakeholders if they were to mine or explore in the areas.

Regulators are demanding extra information on reserves Albemarle holds in the lithium-rich Atacama salt flat.

CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques and two deputies resigned on Friday after weeks of shareholder pressure.

The company is in discussions with Canadian miner Giga Metals about helping to develop a large mine.

The miner says the moratorium would disempower traditional owners, and it already has proper procedures in place.

Country is planning to raise surveillance of copper and aluminum imports while developing policies to curb shipments from China and other Asian nations to protect domestic producers, said two government sources and an industry official.

The gem was cut from a 271-carat rough that was discovered at the Victor mine in Ontario.