Tennessee approves Piedmont Lithium plant construction as complex Carolina project slows

The now $800 million project 265 km southeast of Nashville would process about 27,000 tonnes a year of the battery metal starting in 2026.

Colin McClelland | August 1, 2023 | 7:01 am

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am

SRG shareholder hopes Chinese investment will fast track company’s graphite development

Earlier this month, C-ONE, a private anode materials company based in China, announced that it plans to invest $12.7 million into SRG.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 1:48 pm

Giyani Metals’ new K.Hill PEA produces $983m NPV for extended 57-year project life

An upside case scenario is also evaluated, with a post-tax NPV of $1.6 billion.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 9:09 am

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper production following metallurgical test breakthrough

The company is targeting total copper recoveries in the mid-nineties from this breakthrough.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:30 am

Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions

The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:26 am

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO

Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 5:40 am

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