Moody’s sees weak lithium prices in 2020 due to projects frenzy Spot prices would be pushed down despite rapid demand growth from batteries for electric vehicles (EV) makers, the experts say. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2018 | 9:44 am
Mitsubishi Materials says its Indonesia copper smelter declared force majeure on some deliveries The smelter went into maintenance that was scheduled for about 30 days, but has been extended due to a lack of oxygen supply from a neighboring oxygen plant. Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 10:43 am
Congo state miner blames foreign investors for underdevelopment Congo is Africa’s biggest copper producer and the world’s largest source of cobalt. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2018 | 10:40 am
Indonesian president calls for Freeport deal to be wrapped up quickly For Indonesian President Joko Widodo, seeking reelection next year, getting a majority stake in the mine for Indonesia would be a political boon. Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 9:53 am
Dunnedin acquires MPD porphyry project Earlier this week, the company updated readers on its exploration program at the Kahuna kimberlite. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 29, 2018 | 9:53 am
Codelco copper output, profit falls as costs rise Mine output fell 3 percent in the first nine months of the year as ore grades sharply declined, leading to a 12 percent drop in pretax profit. Reuters | November 29, 2018 | 9:21 am
Surge acquires copper-gold mineral mountain property in Omineca mining division The company stated that the region is host to numerous operating mines. MINING.com Editor | November 28, 2018 | 2:11 pm
Indian court panel says state government overreached by closing Vedanta smelter The company was not given any notice or opportunity to explain its position. Reuters | November 28, 2018 | 10:07 am
Chile to lease inactive licenses held by top miners to juniors Move allows major companies to lease to juniors all or part of assets they are not actively developing. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2018 | 9:41 am