First rare earth firm in decade to go public in $1.5 billion deal The deal comes as President Trump pushes to resume domestic production and processing of rare earths. Reuters | July 15, 2020 | 8:51 am
Nickel developer Australian Mines gets state loan offer The support package requires the company to find a buyer for nickel and cobalt produced from its Sconi project. Reuters | July 15, 2020 | 7:51 am
“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2020 | 3:01 pm
Congo gives mines a month to release confined workers Workers have been told by managers to either stay and work or lose their jobs. Reuters | July 14, 2020 | 10:54 am
Lithium miners in Argentina join forces to boost sector Industry body Calbafina aims to boost the development of new projects and enable a transparent setting of lithium prices on international markets. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2020 | 9:14 am
Sigma’s $45 million project finance beneficial for lithium industry – report Roskill says the deal highlights low-cost access to capital lithium producers can gain by leveraging the green credentials of their product. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 14, 2020 | 6:30 am
EnergyX, ProfMOF promote technology making lithium production more cost-effective The companies want to promote the use of metal-organic frameworks, which they say are miracle material. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 13, 2020 | 6:30 am
Scientists reveal the secret life of lithium Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say that stars like the Sun create lithium through their lives after they have swelled to become red giants. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2020 | 7:00 am
Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2020 | 6:00 am