Aboriginal group says remediation at Juukan rock shelters has begun The destruction of the culturally significant site in Western Australia triggered the exit of Rio's CEO, chairman and two senior executives. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 7:22 am
Indonesia to allow exports of five raw minerals despite June ban Copper, iron ore, lead, zinc and anode mud from copper concentrates will be allowed to leave the country until May next year. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 7:17 am
A new “age of palladates” may be underway A recent study shows that palladium is the key ingredient to reaching the “Goldilocks zone" where superconductivity works particularly well. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 6:00 am
Commodity bull Goldman says ‘we were wrong’ but sticks to view The investment bank says its forecasts for major rises in raw materials this year hadn’t panned out so far, but calls for a major rally. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2023 | 4:42 am
Ambler road decision now expected by mid-2024 The US government has pushed its resolution on the road that would give access to untouched deposits in north-western Alaska. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2023 | 4:13 am
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA Argentina has been lobbying to get in on President Joe Biden’s electric-vehicle drive. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2023 | 3:57 pm
Hummingbird begins hot commissioning of Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea The Kouroussa mine is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 oz. per annum over an initial seven-year life. Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 3:10 pm
Chinalco expects to start Peru copper mine expansion no later than end-June Construction should start on its delayed $1.3 billion expansion project at the Toromocho copper mine in southern Peru in the next 30 days. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 12:57 pm
Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches Argentina has benefited, analysts say, from a decentralized and market-led model. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 11:28 am