Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2023 | 4:43 am
Chile’s new lithium policy a boon for other producers Uncertainty surrounding Chile's plans to bring its lithium industry under state control will send capital elsewhere, with Canada a likely beneficiary. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2023 | 7:09 am
Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2023 | 3:53 am
Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction The 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond will go under Sotheby’s hammer on May 12, as part of the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 4:53 am
Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 3:40 am
Peak Rare Earths locks in $18 million to develop Tanzania project Final investment decision on the Ngualla Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) rare earth deposit will be made by the end of September. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2023 | 3:45 am
Chile’s lithium plans not really ‘nationalization’ say experts State-led production of the battery metal is seen by some analysts as a positive change, but likely years away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2023 | 9:36 am
Chile’s state miner seeks $1.5 billion from lithium partner Enami has the rights to five lithium deposits in the Siete Salares area, with a collective net asset value estimated in $2.5 billion. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2023 | 3:41 am
Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil It's taking a 30% stake in alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% interest in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte, both in Para, Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 4:55 am
