Eramet in talks with France to offload debt from SLN nickel unitEramet, which has refused to inject more funds into SLN, aims to reach a deal in the coming weeks to remove some 320 million euros of debt.Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 10:07 am
Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at seaA challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at…Seaver Wang | February 16, 2024 | 4:10 pm
Hillgrove Resources starts producing copper in South AustraliaMilestone positions the company as one of the few pure-play…Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 5:00 am
Pacific island Bougainville seeks to tap riches of closed copper mine Panguna, formerly operated by Rio Tinto Group, shut in 1989 after local protests over mine revenue degenerated into a civil war. Bloomberg News | November 3, 2023 | 10:48 am
Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia, continues to attract investment. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 4:05 am
Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s third-largest diamond The 208 carat, Type IIa diamond is also the second 100-carat-plus stone found in October at the Angola mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2023 | 3:48 am
Patriot Lithium expands footprint in Canada’s “Electric Avenue” It has secured rights over an additional 536sq.km in one of the largest and highest-grade lithium areas in North America. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2023 | 6:03 am
Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:44 am
Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am
Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am
Petra Diamonds says supply curbs, India’s moratorium stabilizing market The miner is confident about the positive effects that supply curbs by major producers and India's two-month import moratorium will have on the market. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2023 | 3:42 am
SQM buys 30% stake in Australia’s Pirra Lithium The Chilean lithium giant will ultimately increase its interest to 40% by spending $1.9 million in exploration. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2023 | 3:45 am