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
Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations Indigenous communities say they want to be properly consulted following a deal struck between SQM and Codelco. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2024 | 11:57 am
China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China. Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am
Winsome looks to scale Adina aggressively, says CEO The company recently declared a resource estimate of 59 million inferred tonnes grading 1.12% lithium oxide. Henry Lazenby | January 12, 2024 | 3:39 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 12, 2024 | 3:16 pm
Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea mining The Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm
In conversation with Scott Winter: Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry in 2024 This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges. Matt Lee, principal, Burford Capital | January 12, 2024 | 1:11 pm