Australia’s IGO swings to a loss on lithium downturn The bottom line was affected by a 45% drop in IGO's share of net profit from its 49% stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia. Reuters | October 27, 2024 | 4:40 pm
Mineral Resources says investigation of founder to finish by next week The company’s shares slumped 26% last week after reports of undeclared payments linked to its managing director. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2024 | 2:43 pm
Electra Battery secures $5 million financing for cobalt refinery early works Electra is currently looking to build a low-carbon hydrometallurgical cobalt refining complex in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario. Staff Writer | October 27, 2024 | 7:55 am
Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO Bacci, who served as finance chief for pulp maker Suzano, will replace Murilo Muller, who is temporarily serving in the job. Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 3:57 pm
Resource nationalism and political instability: Strategies for risk management The resurgence of resource nationalism—particularly in countries experiencing political upheaval, poses a major risk to the ambitions of foreign mining companies and the battery revolution. Timothy Foden, Kristen Young and Rebecca Mee | October 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm
Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death The firm said it had opened an investigation into the death. Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 1:11 pm
Could seaweed farms become the next generation of mines? Blue Evolution is working to develop a revolutionary method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from seaweed. Amanda Stutt | October 25, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Li-FT secures mystery lithium investor Li-FT Power has Canada’s third-largest hard rock lithium resource. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 25, 2024 | 12:08 pm
Mali threatens to let Barrick mine permit lapse over dispute Barrick's Loulo mine permit is currently set to expire in 2026. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 11:37 am
