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Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am

Rusal loses suit against Rio Tinto over alumina refinery

Company sought to win back access to its 20% share…

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:44 am

Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension

The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2024 | 3:44 am

Fifth Fortescue executive quits as management exodus deepens

News comes just days after Deborah Caudle, the chief financial…

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 4:54 pm

China’s Zhaojin extends offer period for Tietto Minerals further

The Chinese gold miner last year lodged a bid of…

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 10:40 am

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Drilling extends Global Lithium’s Manna deposit in Australia

A new 800-metre-long zone containing lengthy, high-grade lithium intercepts is being assessed.

Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 11:55 am

Fortescue Metals to cut ‘few hundred’ jobs

Miner started laying off more than 100 workers at its Iron Bridge project in the Pilbara region, according to local media.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:09 am

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

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 5:52 am

New Century recommends $95m buyout offer from Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye-Stillwater last month launched an unsolicited takeover bid of A$1.10 cash per share.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output

Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 7:53 am

Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources

The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 3:23 am

Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine

Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining rights in Guinea in 2011.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 4:11 pm

BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year

BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit.

Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 3:26 pm

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