CNGR looks to snap up more lithium projects in Argentina Senior CNGR executives visited at least three deposits in Argentina last week. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 7:00 am
Russia said to seek French-held uranium assets in Niger Rosatom has had contacts with Niger’s military-led authorities about acquiring assets held by Orano SA. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 6:56 am
Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths miner Northern Minerals is developing the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia. Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 6:45 am
Tianqi weighs bid to protect interests in Chile’s SQM-Codelco lithium deal Friday's pact, while seen as pivotal to boost Chile's lithium output, would potentially dilute Tianqi's stake in SQM. Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 6:42 am
Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteries A team of scientists has transformed the reactivity of iron metal, the cheapest metal commodity. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
Gina Rinehart ups stake in lithium-focused Vulcan The mining billionaire, through its firm Hancock Prospecting, is now Vulcan's second largest shareholder, with a 7.5% stake. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2024 | 6:03 am
Taseko’s Gibraltar copper mine halted as workers strike More than 500 workers walked off the job over the weekend at the Gibraltar copper mine in central B.C., Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2024 | 3:53 am
Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies rejects possible royalty hike The Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies issued a communiqué rejecting a possible 5% increase in mining royalties. Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 1:35 pm
Nippon Steel’s Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover The deal would give Nippon Steel greater access to the profitable U.S. market and further its long-term financial goals. Reuters | June 2, 2024 | 12:11 pm
