Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am
Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:57 am
Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am
Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw "We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:12 am
CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:08 am
EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024 The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am
Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production Global mined silver production will fall 2% to 820 million ounces this year due to lower output from operations in the two countries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:52 am
Industry pens open letter to universities on the importance of materials, minerals & mining Six organisations have signed an open letter to UK university leaders setting out the essential role of materials, minerals and mining in modern society. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:46 am
Mining People: CaNickel, Magma Mining, Iamgold, Nevada Lithium, Vizsla Silver Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:31 am