Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw "We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:12 am
EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024 The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am
Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production Global mined silver production will fall 2% to 820 million ounces this year due to lower output from operations in the two countries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:52 am
Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am
Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:46 pm
Indonesia to trace nickel in bid for US critical minerals deal Each ton of nickel ore sales will be tracked using the SIMBARA portal starting next quarter. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:39 pm
First Quantum, union reach deals on salaries as protests block mine access Protests have raged for weeks against First Quantum's contract for a $10 billion copper mine. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 4:15 pm
Osisko Development, O3 Mining create Quebec-focused lithium spinoff After its formation, Osisko and O3 respectively owned 80% and 20% of Electric Elements' shares. Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 2:06 pm