Building DRC mining on responsible standards The search for battery minerals is taking on an almost frantic urgency, with countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo finding themselves under the exploration microscope. Susa Maleba, Dominique Sambwa, Wouter Jordaan and Vis Reddy, SRK Consulting | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am
BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am
Skeena closes $54 million bought deal for Eskay Creek The company says the money will be used to complete key development milestones for the British Columbia gold-silver project. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 10:55 am
Eni and Sonangol to broaden cooperation on biofuels, minerals The agreement was inked in Rome on the occasion of the Angolan President's state visit to Italy. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 10:32 am
Sinomine’s Zimbabwe unit resumes operations Bikita Minerals, Zimbabwe's oldest lithium mine, was forced to suspend operations on May 15 to allow government inspections. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 9:30 am
Iron ore price drops below $100 as worries over China demand grow A weaker yuan added to the gloomy mood. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 9:12 am
Codelco sees ‘urgency’ to reach agreement with SQM this year Codelco chairman Maximo Pacheco said that he expects to give news in the "coming days". Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 8:45 am
China fears send copper price below $8,000 Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:44 am
Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:43 am