Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am
Syrah Resources hits record graphite output, US plant on track The company is building an 11,250 tonne per year graphite anode plant in Vidalia. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:39 am
Ford in $4.5 billion deal for EV battery materials plant Automaker has joined PT Vale Indonesia and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt as their new partner in a nickel processing plant in Indonesia. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:32 am
Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 5:53 am
Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 4:15 am
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 11:57 am
Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 11:16 am