Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western minersOrano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 5, 2024 | 8:23 am
Ionic Rare Earths applies for UK gov’t grant for commercial plantThe capital grant could provide the UK with sovereign magnet…Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:12 am
Rio Tinto joins partnership to study low-carbon aluminum production in FinlandThe Arctial partnership will oversee a feasibility study and environmental impact…Staff Writer | December 4, 2024 | 12:52 pm
Rock Teck advances site preparation for lithium converter project in Germany Once complete, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production of 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide. Staff Writer | November 27, 2024 | 9:04 am
Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in Portugal Galp was left alone in early 2024, when Northvolt said it would not invest in the 50-50 joint venture set up in November 2021. Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 8:20 am
Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report finds Chief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between 2% and 12% in 2023, the report says. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 27, 2024 | 7:17 am
Botswana to become certifier in G7 Russian diamond ban Major African producer will join Antwerp as an origin certifier of rough diamonds for export to the group. Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 7:08 am
Zinc price rises as orders to withdraw metal from LME warehouses surge Zinc extended gains into a third session as orders to withdraw stockpiles from LME warehouses hit the highest in more than seven years. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2024 | 6:39 am
Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment Greenland contains large deposits of most of the minerals considered critical by the US Geological Survey. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:39 am
Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2024 | 9:23 am
Critical Metals makes gallium discovery at Tanbreez REE project The concentration of gallium reached up to 147 parts per million Ga2O3, according to initial drilling analysis. Staff Writer | November 26, 2024 | 8:45 am
Macquarie fined by UK after metals trader books false trades The firm’s London metals desk was able to book 426 fictitious trades to conceal his losses for almost two years. Bloomberg News | November 26, 2024 | 8:04 am