Chile’s appetite for going green to be revealed in new constitution vote Chilean exploration model could swing sharply toward ecological preservation over economic development. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 8:21 am
Russian metal exports slide as sanctions hit commodity financing The nation’s top steelmakers have seen exports drop since the incursion in Ukraine began, while nickel shipments have also been affected. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 8:20 am
Lithium Americas considers spinning off US operations The separation would create an independent public company focused on the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada. Reuters | February 28, 2022 | 7:18 am
Committing to carbon neutrality, forward-facing commodities miners’ way to stay in business – report Almost four in 10 miners believe that committing to carbon neutrality is the way to go to stay in business, White & Case’s annual survey shows. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 27, 2022 | 12:31 pm
Australian miners ramp up search for lithium to meet EV demand Miners invested $700 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to a report by consultancy BDO, up 11% on the prior quarter. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2022 | 8:35 am
Biden bets on US battery independence In a few months, the Department of Energy will begin the process of doling out $6 billion in grants for battery production. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2022 | 8:25 am
South America Snapshot: Eight companies exploring and developing new mines The need for battery metals is propelling many projects in resource-rich South America, but gold and silver projects retain their appeal, too. Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | February 25, 2022 | 3:10 pm
US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere. Reuters | February 25, 2022 | 1:03 pm
Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents. Reuters | February 25, 2022 | 10:14 am