Giant lithium deposit in DRC sparks boardroom battle The Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the potential to be one of the world’s largest sources of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:45 am
Fitch downgrades Codelco for first time in years "The downgrade of Codelco's ratings is a result of lowering its standalone credit profile," it said. Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 9:41 am
McEwen Mining launches $16 million financing to fund Fox Complex McEwen is currently contemplating an expansion to the Fox Complex. Staff Writer | November 22, 2023 | 9:26 am
China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:18 am
First Quantum plans maintenance for Panama copper mine amid protests Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24. Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 8:07 am
Base metal markets across LME are showing signs of surplus Spot prices for the six key metals that dominate trading on the LME are all at a discount to futures. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 7:58 am
Ukraine’s coal mines turn to women to solve wartime staff shortages After more than a thousand of its workers went to fight Russia's invasion, a coal company decided to allow women to work underground for the first time in its history. Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 7:52 am
Mali signs agreement with Russia to build gold refinery The accord involves building a 200-tonnes-per-year refinery. Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 7:45 am
Ever wondered what gold nuclei look like? Gold nuclei display a shape-shifting mechanism that alternates dramatically from soccer ball shapes to rugby ball shapes. Staff Writer | November 22, 2023 | 6:06 am
