World battles to loosen China’s grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition

Refining rare earths for the green energy transition is hard. Just ask MP Materials and Lynas.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:18 am

India passes law allowing auction and mining of lithium reserves

Minerals that will now be open for mining and auction also include titanium, beryl, niobium and zirconium.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:08 am

Hochschild granted key permit for Inmaculada mine in Peru

The permit, valid for 20 years, allows Hochschild to resume exploration and develop high-grade reserves and resources at the property.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 5:45 am

Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study

Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 5:20 am

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am

Niger coup does little to move uranium price

Several miners active in Niger issued updates this week, reassuring investors and stakeholders that their operations remained largely unaffected.

Henry Lazenby | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 pm

Mosaic reopens Canada potash plant as fertilizer demand improves

The Colonsay site near Saskatoon was reopened in July to mitigate a temporary production drop because of planned maintenance at the Esterhazy potash complex on the eastern edge of Saskatchewan.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Pilbara Minerals gets board nod for pilot lithium plant

The company and Calix received board approvals to build a demonstration plant to process lithium at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 4:44 pm

Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions

The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 3:29 pm

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