Vale concludes sale of 10% of base metals unit to Manara Minerals Manara is a joint venture between Ma'aden and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:36 pm
Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material If successful, the move will pit the miners against their main customers- the original equipment manufacturers. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 12:24 pm
China lithium pioneer hands reins to daughter after loss Tianqi Lithium founder Jiang Weiping has resigned as chairman after the battery material producer reported its biggest ever quarterly loss. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 7:43 am
Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 6:30 am
Glencore now sees FY trading division profit between $3bn-$3.5bn However, the company left its full-year production forecast unchanged. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 4:48 am
Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024 Lithium in Chile is currently mined only in the Atacama salt flat. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:57 am
Century Lithium stock drops after Clayton Valley feasibility release The company said it will now direct its focus on engineering and permitting, and at the same time, advance funding discussions. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 7:04 am
First Quantum to shut down Ravensthorpe nickel mine The Canadian miner cited higher operation costs and lower nickel price forecast amid reasons for the closure of the Western Australia mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2024 | 6:41 am
Harum Energy eyes nickel assets as it shifts focus from coal The firm has bought stakes in three nickel processing plants, and is weighing an initial public offering of the unit. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 4:25 am
