Miner gets closer to producing ‘green’ lithium for EV batteries
Australian startup Vulcan Energy claims it can produce battery-grade lithium without emitting carbon dioxide.
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Trevali to restart Caribou mine
The company expects to return to mining in early February 2021, with first payable zinc production expected by the end of March.
Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high
Iron ore prices are already up 8% in 2021 after customs data showed Chinese imports hitting a record high of 1.2 billion tonnes.
Gold investment demand remains well supported in 2021 – report
The need for effective hedges and the low-rate environment will keep demand well supported, says the World Gold Council.
Aura Minerals sees up to 42% production growth in 2021
Company expects production to reach between 250,000 and 290,000 GEOs for the year.
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Judge denies Native American bid to block Rio Tinto’s copper project; Rhodium price roars above $20,000 in precious metals’ biggest rally; Rio Tinto to open North America’s first scandium plant in June
China mulls allowing some Australian coal imports amid ban
The shipments that could be cleared are those that arrived before a ban on Australian coal went into effect.
Metals behind EV revolution to resume volatile rally – again
Global EV sales are projected to surge 60% this year, according to BloombergNEF.
Sibanye makes another bold call on platinum price
The world’s No. 1 platinum miner said the price of the metal could climb more than 80% over the next four to five years as the global economy recovers and supply dwindles.
