Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.

MINING.COM Editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

CEZ luring car-battery producers as lithium mine decision nears

The biggest traded power producer in eastern Europe is “totally serious” about plans to extract the metal in the north of Czech Republic.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2023 | 11:39 am

Russian gold miner Uzhuralzoloto announces IPO despite UK sanctions on owner

Company will offer up to 5% of capital in new shares in an initial public offering on the Moscow Exchange.

Reuters | November 9, 2023 | 6:45 am

Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits

With more than 60,000 metric tons of known lithium reserves, Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 2:48 pm

Aurubis to invest about $700 million to build smelter in US

The commissioning of the secondary smelter in Augusta, Georgia, is planned for the second half of 2024.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 1:32 pm

Zinc price jumps on supply worries, Russian project fire report

Fire has been extinguished at a workshop at Ozernoye, scheduled to become one of the largest zinc mines in the world.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 8:46 am

Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip

The miners believe manufacturers will absorb extra costs due to new ESG-related legislation and tax incentives like the IRA.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 7:34 am

Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions

Britain sanctioned two of Russia's largest gold producers, Nord Gold Plc and Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 7:18 am

Portugal PM quits over lithium project corruption probe

Antonio Costa has resigned amid an investigation into possible crimes of corruption in government involving lithium and hydrogen projects.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 10:50 am

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