Aclara advances on environmental permitting for Chilean rare earth project The company said it is aiming to file a response addressing questions raised by government agencies by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Staff Writer | September 18, 2024 | 9:32 am
Giyani secures Botswana’s first manganese mining licence for Kgwakwe Hill K.Hill will be one of the few battery-grade manganese projects outside China. Staff Writer | September 18, 2024 | 9:18 am
Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for investment in raw materials. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 8:20 am
Gold-rich Sudan talks mining with Russia as war alliances shift Moscow is looking to strengthen ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 8:00 am
Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20 Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:54 am
Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:01 am
BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:59 am
Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:50 am
Roadwork reveals ‘unmapped’ ancient tin mine in England Tin mining in Cornwall can be traced back to 2100 BC and companies are working on bringing some mines back to life amid rising demand. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2024 | 5:18 am
