India’s state-owned KABIL signs $24 million lithium exploration deal in Argentina India has been pursuing overseas pacts to secure key minerals in resource-rich countries such as Australia, Argentina and Chile. Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:47 am
Massive green ammonia production key to decarbonizing shipping industry – study New research shows that green ammonia could be used to fulfill the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping. Staff Writer | January 15, 2024 | 6:06 am
Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 5:29 am
First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the next 18 months to two years, but would have to cut 30% of the workforce. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 3:56 am
International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017. Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 1:43 pm
BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia Coal mining unions in Colombia are asking the government for protection after receiving threats from paramilitary and guerrilla groups. Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 11:09 am
France, ArcelorMittal agree on $2bn investment to cut French plant emissions The $2 billion will finance electric furnaces and a direct reduction plant at Dunkirk. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 10:31 am
Sodium-ion batteries prove to be resource-efficient Sodium-ion batteries have an equivalent climate impact as their lithium-ion counterparts – but there isn’t a risk of running out of raw materials. Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 6:21 am
