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Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2022 | 11:00 am

Perth Mint 2021 gold sales hit decade-high despite December dip

The refiner sold 1,050,242 troy ounces of gold last year.

Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 2:40 am

Cobalt industry to get a big boost from the shift to a green economy – report

But the global cobalt supply chain is set to remain…

MINING.com Editor | January 5, 2022 | 10:30 am

Korea Zinc backs storage developer Energy Vault in green push

The company agreed to invest $50 million to help decarbonise…

Reuters | January 4, 2022 | 2:51 pm

Private equity lines up for coal ‘bonanza’ left by public miners

Private equity firms are lining up to take on the…

Bloomberg News | January 3, 2022 | 12:50 pm

2019 tipping point for renewable projects at mine sites – report

According to THEnergy, most miners believe now is the time to make the switch.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 6:00 am

Kirkland Lake provides 2020 guidance, advancing three new projects

Next year, production from Macassa, Fosterville and Holt is expected to total 950,000 oz. to 1 million oz.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2019 | 11:50 am

From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2019 | 6:54 am

Lynas says WA govt to help coordinate approvals for rare earths plant

The Kalgoorlie plant, which is expected to begin operations in early 2023, would create up to 500 jobs.

Reuters | December 18, 2019 | 3:00 pm

Kirkland Lake reports high grades from Northern Territory

Drill highlights from the Lantern deposit at the Cosmo project include 1.8 metres of 578 g/t.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2019 | 12:29 pm

BHP plans ‘baby steps’ return to commodities trading to cut transaction risk

BHP's previous commodities trading stretches back to when it merged with British peer Billiton in 2001.

Reuters | December 18, 2019 | 10:09 am

Greatland finds shallow gold mineralisation at Tasmanian project

The company says results from a recent drilling campaign highlight the potential for a robust, near-surface gold system.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 18, 2019 | 6:20 am

Australia’s Metals X cuts 2020 tin output forecast for Tasmanian project

Metals X suspended operations at Nifty in Western Australia last month.

Reuters | December 17, 2019 | 8:52 pm

How rare earth shocks lifted an upstart Australian mining company

The US-China trade war has been a lucrative one for Lynas Corp, owner of the Mount Weld mine, in Western Australia.

Reuters | December 17, 2019 | 5:15 am

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