Europe’s largest rare earths deposit found in Sweden The discovery by Swedish state-owned miner LKAB could help the continent break away from China’s dominance in the sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 6:03 am
Arkle Resources finds lithium in Ireland The explorer, which has so far focused on gold in Ireland, said drilling results show evidence of lithium bearing pegmatites. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 4:06 am
Panama says First Quantum misleading investors There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 9:06 am
Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am
Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 6:09 am
First Quantum to appeal Panama order to halt giant copper mine The Vancouver-based miner and Panama have been negotiating new tax terms on a mine that accounts for about 1.5% of global copper output. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 3:41 am
Eskom CEO de Ruyter survives alleged poisoning attempt The incident reportedly happened on December 13, a day before de Ruyter resigned from the top post at the power utility. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 8:39 am
Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 6:03 am
Tianqi, IGO to buy Australian lithium junior Essential Metals Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, which is 51% owned by Tianqi and 49% by IGO Ltd, has offered A$136 million ($94m) for Essential. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 5:23 am
