Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:51 am
Three workers die in Spanish potash mine collapse Two of the dead were students at the Polytechnical University of Catalonia. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:44 am
Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece in its IPO. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 7:19 am
Phosphorus can be produced in an environmentally friendly way – study Researchers have reduced the overall carbon footprint for generating white phosphorus by about 50%. Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 5:29 am
Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm
BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm
Alamos Gold gets federal approval for Lynn Lake project in Manitoba Company said it also aims to advance a pipeline of prospective exploration targets within the property. Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 12:45 pm
Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm
Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:21 am