AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 6:43 am
Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am
World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the world's largest gold bracteate. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am
Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am
Death toll rises to 45 in ArcelorMittal Kazakh coal mine fire The accident took place at the Kostenko mine after what appeared to be a methane leak. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 10:23 am
Australia’s science agency reports breakthrough in concentrated solar thermal energy storage The technology is expected to support the decarbonization of Australia’s heavy industry. Staff Writer | October 29, 2023 | 6:42 am