BBC admits to publishing ‘fake news’ on Scotgold that led to share spike News of a gold "discovery" sent investors rushing to buy Scotgold shares earlier this year. Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 8:20 pm
EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 5:04 pm
Chile’s lithium model gets conditional nod of approval from UN commission Chile’s strategy has been well received by some private players including the two incumbents SQM and Albemarle. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:38 pm
Site visit: Unearthing the lithium ‘gold rush’ in Nevada While precious metals-focused juniors are working to revive Nevada’s tired Tonopah Silver District, lithium discoveries to the north, west and south of the desert town’s doorstep could again kick the boom-bust local economy into high gear. By Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 6, 2023 | 3:50 pm
Samarco to double pellet output capacity by Q1 2025, CEO says The firm aims to double its share of the transoceanic pellets market to 18%. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 2:58 pm
Deadly attack at Colombia coal facility sparks industry plea to protect miners The incident happened at a Minex facility near the eastern Colombian city of Cucuta on the border with Venezuela. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 2:54 pm
Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania. Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 12:19 pm
Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 9:30 am
Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022 The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am