Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 6:06 am
Nornickel says new Western sanctions raise risk of metals market disruption Nornickel intends to remain a "reliable supplier of products" and will continue to fulfil all its contractual obligations, said the company. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:40 am
Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:16 pm
Metals whipsawed as sanctions on new Russian supplies rattle LME Aluminum jumped as much as 9.4% as the market opened, the most since the current form of the contract was launched in 1987. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 8:11 am
Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am
Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia. Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 7:21 am
New metals sanctions push Russia further into China’s embrace The sanctions now leave the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the only major commodities bourse in the world to accept Russian shipments. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 7:01 am
Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 5:47 am
Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:35 am
