Adionics opens lithium demonstration plant in Argentina The company says its efficient lithium extraction and recycling methods could help stabilize supply and potentially impact the entire EV supply chain. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Northvolt says it will be able to pay its upcoming taxes Cash-strapped Northvolt announced in September that it would slim down and cut jobs. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:41 pm
Codelco’s copper production up 10% in August The BHP-controlled Escondida mine saw production rise 15.5% to 105,300 tons. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:09 pm
NexGold, Signal Gold merger aims to create 200,000 oz/y producer The transaction, said the companies, would bring two near-term development projects together and eliminate the single-asset risks. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 11:49 am
Teck CEO says Canada must spend more to erode China’s critical minerals dominance Price noted that Canada has committed $4 billion over eight years to support critical mineral development, compared to $20 billion that China invested in 2023. Bloomberg News | October 10, 2024 | 11:45 am
St Barbara updates PFS for 15-Mile, Beaver Dam in Nova Scotia The study assumes the Touquoy gold mill will be relocated to provide 2.1 million t/y of processing capacity. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 10:39 am
Russian LME aluminum stocks account for 66% of total in September The share of aluminum of Indian origin rose to 32% from 31%, LME data also showed. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 10:09 am
Mining stocks may drop 20% if US tariffs imposed – JPMorgan The bank cited tariffs as a key factor behind the sector's more than 10% drop in 2017-2018 during the Trump administration. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 9:58 am
Gold price to decline based on bond yield moves It is the real yield that has a clear impact on gold, while the impact of nominal yields is not as clear. Sunshine Profits | October 10, 2024 | 9:13 am