Rio Tinto under ‘immense pressure’ to develop US copper project
Pressure was coming from "parts of the US government," chair Dominic Barton said.
Pressure was coming from "parts of the US government," chair Dominic Barton said.
World's biggest miners are inviting expressions of interest from technology providers, equipment manufacturers, reagent suppliers, startups and research groups across the globe.
Uncertainty surrounding Chile's plans to bring its lithium industry under state control will send capital elsewhere, with Canada a likely beneficiary.
Nori Clarion-Clipperton polymetallic project, 4,000 metres deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean holds top spot.
The mine is one of several potential projects which the government hopes will end Brazil's almost complete reliance on imports of the material.
Automaker has signed an agreement with the miner for the supply of battery grade nickel and cobalt sulphate from the NiWest project.
The company's 2023-2025 investment plan totals $3.4 billion, of which $1.4 billion was aimed at increasing lithium production in Chile.
The hunt for gold has attracted wildcat prospectors who have destroyed forests.
Company reported Q1 operating profit slightly below analyst expectations on Friday.
The Philippines has 34 operating nickel mines and ships most of its raw nickel ore to China and some to Japan.