Lithium producers must wait as covid slows EV revolution Investors are giving the cold shoulder to mine developers seeking funding for lithium projects. Reuters | May 26, 2020 | 11:14 am
Sienna to acquire EMX’s Ni-Cu-Co-PGE project in Finland Both Sienna and EMX are focusing their efforts in northern Europe. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 26, 2020 | 6:20 am
New Century eyes Vale’s New Caledonia mine The zinc miner plans to buy 95% of Vale's assets on the Pacific island. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2020 | 3:16 am
InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 22, 2020 | 6:20 am
Cypress releases positive PFS for Nevada lithium project Project could produce 27,400 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent per year, according to a prefeasibility study. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 21, 2020 | 1:43 pm
In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:57 pm
CHART: Mining exploration spending to drop 29% this year The rally in the gold price will not be enough to prevent 2020 turning into the worst year in 15 for global exploration spending. Frik Els | May 21, 2020 | 11:03 am
EU’s industrial strategy is being wrecked by covid-19 In the dash to secure tomorrow's raw materials, Europe risks losing the metals capacity it already has. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 10:33 am
European Commission working on sustainable battery rules The first draft of the rules is expected in October. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 21, 2020 | 6:15 am