SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices The world's second-biggest lithium producer expects the downward trend in the metal's prices to continue for the rest of the year. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2024 | 5:23 am
Chile’s lithium output to reach 285,000t in 2025, copper commission says The global market is forecast to post a surplus of 117,000 tons of lithium this year. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 1:43 pm
US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries. Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am
E3, Pure Lithium to test production of lithium metal batteries from Alberta brine The companies will assess the technical and economic criteria of a commercial lithium metal battery facility. Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 8:46 am
Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am
Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures. Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am
BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am
US gives Electra $20 million to build cobalt plant The funds will support construction of a cobalt sulfate facility in Ontario that will be North America’s only refinery. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2024 | 1:08 pm
Euro Manganese shares jump after offtake deal with US cathode specialist The seven-year deal will account for a “significant percentage” of Chvaletice manganese production. Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 7:45 am
