The US Energy Department is in talks to lend a record $1-billion to the developer of one of the country’s largest lithium deposits in a push to build out a domestic supply of critical minerals. The Biden administration and Lithium Americas Corp are negotiating the...
Thermal coal remains one of the most profitable commodities to trade in Asia despite the lack of optimal bank funding and backlash from several quarters of the world to end its usage due to high emissions of CO2 and other air pollutants, multiple traders and miners...
Major miner Glencore has announced that it will only provide funding for the operations of its joint-owned Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) business until 29 February 2024. Glencore owns 49 per cent of KNS, with the remaining 51 per cent owned by SMSP. The mine is located in...
Australia and France have signed an agreement to pursue stronger cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King travelled to Europe and the United Kingdom last week to promote Australia as a...
If political turmoil and social unrest were the hot topics at Peru’s top mining event last year, this year it’s red tape. While community opposition continues to weigh on the industry, executives at the Perumin show this week appeared more focused on the role of...
