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Ford Signs Multiple Lithium Supply Agreements to Scale Up EV Production
May 23, 2023
US-based Ford Motor has executed a series of lithium supply agreements with Nemaska Lithium, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), EnergySource Minerals (ESM), and Albemarle to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) production. According to the terms of the
Almonty to Reopen Its Los Santos Tungsten Mine Using Flotation Technology, Spain
May 22, 2023
Almonty Industries has unveiled its plans to reopen its previously producing Los Santos Mine in Spain, which has been placed under planned care and maintenance since 2020. Since then, the Canadian mining company has been conducting studies for the re-start
Australian Government Approves Grants to Advance Critical Minerals Projects
May 22, 2023
The Australian Government has approved close to $50 million in grants to accelerate the development of critical minerals projects which will help diversify supply chains, build domestic downstream processing and support new jobs and regional development. Minister for Resources and
Lithium Americas Board Approves Separation of Its North American and Argentine Business Units
May 19, 2023
Lithium Americas said its board of directors has unanimously approved the execution of an arrangement agreement providing for the reorganization of the company that will result in the separation of its North American and Argentine business units into two independent
Westwater Resources Enters Joint Development Agreement with SK On
May 11, 2023
Westwater Resources has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with SK On, a leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer, supplying electric vehicle batteries to Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and others. Under the JDA, the two companies will work together to develop
RST Solution Launches Trails on New Technology to Reduce Dust Extinction Moisture in Ores
May 11, 2023
RST Solutions has been developing an advanced product for specific ores to reduce dust emissions in response to challenges faced by mining companies in achieving the mandatory Dust Extinction Moisture (DEM) levels. TFC (Total Fines Control) is now in the
World Not Ready Yet to ‘Switch Off’ Fossil Fuels, COP28 Host UAE Says
May 11, 2023
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions — not the production of oil, gas and coal — at the upcoming U.N. climate change negotiations that it will host this December. The
Vallourec to Resume Full Production at Its Pau Branco Iron Ore Mine, Chile
May 11, 2023
Vallourec has obtained the necessary permissions from the state mining and environmental authorities for the full release of the Cachoeirinha core waste pile. The Pau Branco iron ore mine is set to return to full production by the end of
Fraser Institute Releases Annual Survey of Mining Companies, Nevada Ranks Number One
May 9, 2023
Nevada is the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment followed by Western Australia, and Saskatchewan, according to the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank. “The Fraser Institute’s
Sibanye-Stillwater to Acquire Remaining Stake in New Century Resources for $103 Million
May 5, 2023
South Africa-based mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has made an offer to acquire the remaining stake in Australian mining company New Century Resources for $103 million. New Century Resources is a tailings management and rehabilitation company that owns and operates the New
