Sigma Lithium receives licence to build second mine at Grota do Cirilo property Spodumene ore produced at the Barreiro mine will feed its Greentech lithium beneficiation plant. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 10:04 am
Video: Silver needs smoother path to production for energy transition, miners say Solar panels contain twice as much silver today than they did five years ago. Northern Miner Staff | December 23, 2024 | 9:32 am
Aclara Resources raises $25m for Carina project in Brazil Chilean conglomerate CAP, which has invested $80 million in the company's Penco project, will become a new shareholder. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 8:52 am
American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 8:39 am
Korea Zinc plans 10-for-1 stock split Rival Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners have been trying to take over the world's biggest zinc refiner. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 7:30 am
Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:25 am
Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:05 am
Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:57 am
Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:45 am