SQM and Codelco begin talks over lithium partnership in Chile Negotiations seek to set up a public-private joint venture to mine lithium in the Atacama salt flat starting in 2030. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2023 | 5:19 am
Sigma Lithium sells first “green tailings” to China’s Yahua Green tailings are a high-purity, zero chemicals, about 1.3% lithium oxide product generated by Sigma’s Greentech processing plant in Brazil. Staff Writer | May 29, 2023 | 3:33 am
4 benefits of LFP batteries for EVs Lithium iron phosphate batteries are becoming an increasingly popular choice for standard-range EVs. Visual Capitalist | May 28, 2023 | 3:53 pm
Colombia’s new mining policy to be water-focused Colombia’s new mining policy will consider reorganizing the country’s development areas around the conservation of water resources. Staff Writer | May 28, 2023 | 1:25 pm
New ‘Copper Board’ aims to boost Argentina’s copper projects A new ‘Copper Board’ launched in Argentina aims to push for $22 billion in investments to benefit copper projects in the western provinces of Catamarca, Salta and San Juan. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 28, 2023 | 12:02 pm
Biden’s green subsidies are speeding the UK car industry’s decline Current and former British auto executives express a sense of alarm at how the UK government has dawdled in the face of overwhelming competition. Bloomberg News | May 28, 2023 | 9:58 am
Serbian, Slovakian, Alpine mines were major copper providers in prehistoric Europe Copper artifacts produced before 3,500 BC were derived exclusively from southeast European mines, especially Serbian mining areas. Staff Writer | May 28, 2023 | 6:27 am
Chile sees lithium plan expanding trade ties, foreign investment President Gabriel Boric’s administration is in talks with more than 40 investors interested in investing in Chile's lithium industry. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2023 | 9:52 pm
Global thermal coal prices settling into $200 per tonne range after volatile 2022 Analysts expect the benchmark Newcastle coal index to average $175-$212 a tonne this year. Reuters | May 26, 2023 | 12:02 pm