Indonesia issues new mining permit for Vale Indonesia The stake divestment by Vale Indonesia's foreign partners was a condition required for the new permit. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 4:15 am
Ardea Resources teams up with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi for nickel project A consortium of Sumitomo and Mitsubishi will fund A$98.5 million for the costs of a DFS on the Kalgoorlie project. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 4:12 am
Saudi Arabia set on securing lithium for EV ambitions Saudi Arabia is committed to sourcing lithium from overseas as it looks to produce EV batteries and invest in the electric vehicle sector. Reuters | April 28, 2024 | 10:08 am
BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected. Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Archer Exploration changes name to NorthX Nickel It will complete a non-brokered private placement for C$2.27 million and a consolidation of its common shares, effective May 1. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 2:23 pm
SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am
On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm
Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am
