Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level. Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 5:13 am
B2Gold begins phased closure of Namibia mine It will gradually reduce Otjikoto's open pit production until 2031, when it will cease operations completely. MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2023 | 5:06 am
Billionaire Robert Friedland comes out in defence of Teck He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore's attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2023 | 3:45 am
Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes. Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm
Anglo American’s Los Bronces project granted environmental permit Environmental permit approved for $3 billion extension of Anglo's Los Bronces copper project. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 4:44 pm
“It’s time for the mining industry to act”, says IMDEX chief geoscientist Dr. Dave Lawie, in an address at the University of British Columbia, said the mining sector needs to communicate its role in finding the metals and minerals needed in a low-carbon future. MINING.com Editor | April 17, 2023 | 4:39 pm
Theft of $1 million in gold suspends Argentina mine project Thieves broke into the gold room at Patagonia's Cap-Oeste project in the province of Santa Cruz in the early hours of April 17. Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 4:18 pm
Namibia-focused Osino cuts best gold hit yet The latest results yield a weighted average grade of 1.57 grams gold per tonne over an average width of 44.2 metres. Henry Lazenby | April 17, 2023 | 3:30 pm
Gold stands in sweet spot between inflation and interest rate “tug of war” Historically, gold has been viewed as a hedge against inflation, and given the high-price environment now, a rally would make perfect sense. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 17, 2023 | 2:59 pm
