Savannah Resources gets temporary land access for Portuguese lithium project The company has said Barroso's deposit of spodumene is the most significant in Europe. Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:54 am
Rio Tinto chief pledges response after harassment class action Jakob Stausholm said he is "devastated" over the news of sexual harassment lawsuits against the company. Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:50 am
Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
How advanced coal technologies can provide cleaner energy – report Modern coal technologies have the ability to deliver global climate goals, FutureCoal says. Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm
Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in Mozambique Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election since early October, with at least 100 fatalities reported. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 4:43 pm
Europe set to miss potential for battery material recycling Europe could recycle enough battery materials to supply two million EVs in 2030, but energy costs and a lack of financial support mean it is unlikely to do so. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 3:11 pm
Newmont optimistic about talks with Mexico on mining royalties Miner's Mexican division said on Wednesday it sees an "openness for dialogue" from the Mexican government. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 2:57 pm
Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Freeport requests environmental permission for $741m leaching project in Chile A leaching project is being planned at the El Abra mine. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 1:58 pm