CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028 The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023. Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am
Barrick to boost Mali exploration as regulations shift Mali's mining code has recently undergone a significant review, resulting in a new set of rules in force since July 3rd. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 5:13 am
Nexa Resources in talks to sell Peru copper project The Latin America-focused miner has confirmed ongoing negotiations linked to a possible sale of the $655 million Pukaqaqa project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 4:02 am
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet. Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 3:02 pm
Chile to open call for preferential pricing on Albemarle lithium in one month In May, Chile gave Albemarle the ability to increase its lithium production by nearly 50%. Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Aya pours first silver at expanded Zgounder mine Ore feed to the mill is expected this quarter, with commercial production to follow. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 1:07 pm
Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile Sixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats and over 80% of the proposals considered the use of direct lithium extraction technology. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm
Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am
