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
Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation capacity has risen by 50% since 2010, according to the IEA. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 7:43 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
OceanaGold gets initial approval for Philippine unit’s IPO Proceeds from the offering, as OceanaGold had disclosed, will be applied towards debt repayment. Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 6:41 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
Composite material adorned with gold nanoparticles improves infectious disease testing Composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles deliver more accurate means of testing for infectious diseases. Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 5:45 am
Copper output at Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says Codelco is aiming to produce between 1.325 million and 1.390 million metric tons of copper this year. Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:40 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
