Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 7:03 am
Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology. Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am
Argentine potash mine finalizes selection of $1bn investor Mendoza province completed the bid selection process to resume development of the Rio Colorado mine, a decade after Vale withdrew from the project. Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 1:40 pm
Codelco to hand over 24,000 hectares for glacier park The glacier park sits along the upper part of the Olivares and Colorado river basins. Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 10:56 am
Iran slows uranium production after secret diplomacy Iran’s stockpile of highly-enriched uranium grew just 7% in the last three months compared with a 30% increase in the previous quarter. Bloomberg News | September 4, 2023 | 9:51 am
Mopani Copper Mine H1 losses worsen as output slumps A process to sell the mines could be completed by December. Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:26 am
Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032. Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:21 am
Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade. Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:16 am