Ivanhoe Electric JV kicks off Saudi exploration campaign The joint venture has exclusive access to approximately 48,500 square kilometres of land on the Arabian Shield. Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 9:32 am
Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 8:12 am
Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 7:54 am
Boliden warns of lower Q4 copper ore throughput at Aitik mine Guidance for copper and gold content was not affected by the production disruptions. Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:47 am
LME triumphs in lawsuit over cancelled nickel trades Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global Trading brought the case after LME cancelled $12 billion in trades in 2022. Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:43 am
India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two. Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:38 am
Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am
Scientists call for long-term research to inform decisions on mining in the Wadden Sea Researchers say long-term research must inform decisions regarding mining and other resource extraction in the Wadden Sea. Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am