EV Metal Index quadruples year-on-year as lithium, nickel prices rally

MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars surges from pandemic lows, grows 18% month-month as lithium and nickel prices resume upward march.

MINING.com Editor | July 19, 2021 | 2:10 pm

Low-cost, sustainable plasma technology could replace one of world’s rarest materials

Technology would replace indium, a rare chemical element widely used in smartphones and computers.

MINING.com Editor | July 19, 2021 | 12:34 pm

Vulcan Energy signs lithium hydroxide supply deal with LG Chem unit

It is the first deal of its kind for Vulcan's project in Germany, and would account for a quarter of total output once the project is fully ramped up from 2026.

Reuters | July 18, 2021 | 8:40 pm

Bad weather may cost Rio Tinto its iron ore crown

Company reported a 12% fall in quarterly iron ore shipments on Friday after storms affected its West Australian operations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 15, 2021 | 11:01 pm

Whitehaven Coal expects govt to decide by Aug 30 on controversial mine expansion

A court ruled in May that climate change factors must be considered in the decision about the Vickery coal mine expansion.

Reuters | July 14, 2021 | 10:24 pm

Zombie mines are coming back to life on soaring metals prices

A strong price environment had seen miners look at the economics of reopening mothballed operations, one consultancy says.

Bloomberg News | July 13, 2021 | 8:16 pm

Western Australia plans world’s biggest renewable energy hub

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) would stretch across an area bigger than greater Sydney, and could produce up to 50 gigawatts of energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2021 | 8:20 am

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

Sayona Mining raises $33.7m to fund deal, lithium project

The company plans to integrate the mine owned by North American Lithium with its Authier lithium project to create the Abitibi lithium hub.

Reuters | July 11, 2021 | 7:15 pm

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Fortescue says no major damage across Western Australian operations after Cyclone Ilsa

Teck attracts interest from Vale, Anglo American and Freeport

Key iron ore port reopens as Australian cyclone moves inland

Wyloo Metals, IGO secure land for first integrated battery material facility in Western Australia

Australia forging ahead on critical minerals accords with allies

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