Glencore ceases McArthur River mine operations due to severe rainfall
Swiss multinational Glencore, a major player in commodity trading and mining, has been compelled to suspend activities at the McArthur River zinc and lead mine...
Category : Base metals
Serbia refuses Zijin Mining’s waste management extension: Environmental challenges emerge
Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy has declined China’s Serbia Zijin Mining company’s request for an extension to its permit to handle mining waste. Despite...
Greening Romania: Verde Magnesium’s journey to lead Europe in metallic magnesium production
Verde Magnesium’s investment plan in Romania marks a significant stride towards reducing the European Union’s dependence on imported magnesium, particularly from China. By reactivating a...
Debating the ‘Jadar’ project: Perspectives on Serbia’s lithium mining controversy
The debates surrounding lithium mining in Serbia have reignited, with opponents of the “Jadar” project raising concerns about its reactivation despite the government’s previous decision....
Simandou’s next chapter: Progress in Guinea’s iron ore ambitions
The announcement of the US$15 billion financing agreement for the Simandou iron ore project marks a significant milestone in the long and tumultuous journey toward...
Copper prices soar to 15-month highs due to supply constraints and rising demand
Copper prices have surged to their highest levels in 15 months, reaching $4.3 (€4.01) per pound in April before settling at $4.2 per pound. This...
Bolivia’s lithium conundrum: Navigating growth, responsibility and sustainability
The situation in Bolivia concerning the exploitation of lithium resources is indeed complex. On one hand, there’s a pressing need for economic development, and the...
Global pressure on China’s rare earth dominance amid decarbonization efforts
As the global community intensifies efforts toward decarbonization to combat climate change, China’s significant role in rare earth elements (REEs) production and its expanding influence...
Unearthing lithium’s surprising source: Shale’s hidden potential revealed
The discovery of abundant lithium in pyrite minerals within shale, as highlighted by the research led by Shailee Bhattacharya and her team at West Virginia...
Kazakhstan emerges as a key player in the growing lithium market amid increasing demand
Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a significant global supplier of high-quality lithium, essential for the burgeoning power-storage technology industry, as demand for the mineral continues...