- Aluminum $ 2164.5 / t — 0.57 %
- Copper $ 8278 / t — 0.04 %
- Lead $ 2128 / t — 1.23 %
- Nickel $ 16455 / t + 3.59 %
- Tin $ 22975 / t — 2.44 %
- Zinc $ 2530 / t — 0.73 %
- Aluminum $ 2164.5 / t — 0.57 %
- Copper $ 8278 / t — 0.04 %
- Lead $ 2128 / t — 1.23 %
- Nickel $ 16455 / t + 3.59 %
- Tin $ 22975 / t — 2.44 %
- Zinc $ 2530 / t — 0.73 %
- Aluminum $ 2164.5 / t — 0.57 %
- Copper $ 8278 / t — 0.04 %
- Lead $ 2128 / t — 1.23 %
- Nickel $ 16455 / t + 3.59 %
- Tin $ 22975 / t — 2.44 %
- Zinc $ 2530 / t — 0.73 %
Canadian Critical Minerals Advances Bull River Mine Project
Canadian Critical Minerals (CCMI) is intensifying its focus on the Bull River Mine (BRM) project near Cranbrook, British Columbia. As a high-grade advanced underground copper mine in the province, BRM features extensive underground infrastructure. Its location benefits from existing amenities like roads, power supply, rail access, and proximity to mining communities. Resource Estimates and Deposit Characteristics The BRM project encompasses...
Electra and Rock Tech Lithium Forge Partnership for Lithium Recycling
Electra Battery Materials Corporation and Rock Tech Lithium have established a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on lithium recycling initiatives in North America. This agreement is designed to use recycled lithium from Electra’s Ontario battery recycling facility, upgrading it to battery-grade lithium chemicals at Rock Tech’s refineries. The focus is on creating a sustainable, closed-loop recycling process for lithium-ion battery...
Western Copper and Gold Receives Additional Investment from Rio Tinto
Western Copper and Gold Corporation has secured an additional C$6 million investment from Rio Tinto Canada Inc. This agreement entails Rio Tinto purchasing 3,468,208 common shares of Western at C$1.73 per share. As a result, Rio Tinto’s stake in Western will increase to approximately 9.7%. Funding Boost for Casino Project The proceeds from this investment will support the development of...
Savannah’s Lithium Project Progresses Amidst Search Investigations
Savannah, the British company developing a lithium mine in Boticas, Vila Real district, continues to seek investors despite recent legal scrutiny. An official source from the company confirmed to JE that the Barroso Lithium project is proceeding without any constraints. Cooperation with Authorities and Investor Search Efforts While the company and its executives have not been charged following the early...
Gold Nanoparticles Identified as Cause of Historic Purple Smoke
Discovery by Alchemists in the 16th Century Fulminating gold, a compound first discovered by 16th-century alchemists, has long intrigued scientists due to the unique purple smoke it produces upon detonation. Predominantly composed of various compounds and ammonia, fulminating gold’s explosive nature was initially observed by German alchemist Sebald Schwaertzer in 1585. The material garnered attention from notable chemists like Robert...
Lithium Universe Accelerates Apollo Project Development
Lithium Universe is advancing towards a definitive feasibility study for its Apollo project in Canada, having expedited the engineering design of its Quebec lithium processing hub’s (QLPH) stand-alone concentrator. The processing facility, with a planned capacity of 1-million-tonnes per year, is being fast-tracked by WA-based Primero. Plant Design and Processing Strategy Designed to handle an assumed feed grade of 1.1%...
Alcoa San Cibrao Works Council Confident in Aluminum Factory’s 2024 Reboot
The works council of Alcoa San Cibrao factory, located in Cervo, Spain, expressed strong confidence in the planned restart of the aluminum production on January 1, 2024. This restart is in line with the agreement reached between the worker representatives and the multinational company’s management. Preparations for Restart Underway José Antonio Zan, President of the Works Council, assured that 32...
First Quantum Reports Two Fatalities at Zambian Mines
Incidents at Kansanshi and Sentinel Operations First Quantum Minerals, a Canadian mining company, has reported two fatalities at its operations in Zambia last week. The first incident occurred at the Kansanshi mine, one of Zambia’s largest copper mines, involving a worker from the contracting partner, Reliant Drilling. The individual tragically lost their life following a fall of ground incident, which...
Glencore Employees Rally for Electricity Price Cap in Berlin
Over 100 employees from Glencore’s Nordenham facility staged a demonstration in Berlin, pressing the German government for an electricity price cap to safeguard their jobs in energy-intensive industries. The rally, under the slogan “Bridge electricity price now!”, was organized by the metalworkers’ union Industriegewerkschaft Metall. Urgent Call for Government Action Klaus Garlichs, the Works Council Chairman at the zinc smelter,...
Betolar Partners with Metso to Recycle Lithium Hydroxide By-Products
Betolar has teamed up with Metso for a three-year project focusing on the sustainable use of by-products from the lithium hydroxide process. This initiative is set to globally expand Betolar’s technology in conjunction with Metso’s lithium hydroxide processing, targeting clients in the mining and refinery sectors. Converting Analcime Sand for Construction Use The collaboration is aimed at repurposing analcime sand,...
First Quantum Signals Arbitration Intent Amid Panama Copper Contract Dispute
First Quantum Minerals has issued a notice indicating its intention to commence arbitration proceedings over its copper contract in Panama, amidst ongoing legal and environmental controversies surrounding the Cobre Panama mine. Growing Legal and Environmental Concerns The mine, contributing about 5% to Panama’s GDP and accounting for approximately 1% of global copper output, has been the center of disputes regarding...
Canaccord’s DRC Cobalt Mine Faces Production Cut
Sources close to Canaccord reveal that the company’s Mutanda mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to reduce its cobalt production by up to 15% annually. The decision comes as the mine encounters a significant decline in ore grade. Challenges in Ore Recovery Canaccord is facing challenges with the sulphide minerals located beneath the surface, where ore...
Emergence of Sodium Batteries: A Potential Shift in the Battery Industry
The battery industry, pivotal to the energy transition, is witnessing a potential shift with increasing interest in sodium-based technology. Sodium, abundant in rock salts and brines, offers a cheaper alternative to lithium, which currently dominates the market. Although sodium batteries have yet to be widely adopted, primarily due to their lower energy density compared to lithium batteries, recent developments suggest...
Norsk Hydro Enters Contract with Sanvira Tech for Anode Supply
Norsk Hydro, an aluminum industry company, has established a contract with Sanvira Tech for the supply of carbon anodes. The agreement spans eight years, with the possibility of extension, aiming to provide a steady supply for Hydro’s aluminum smelters. Contractual Supply Details The contract stipulates that Sanvira Tech will supply up to 25% of the 600,000 tonnes of carbon anodes...
Emirates Global Aluminium Initiates Bauxite Residue Conversion Plant
Pilot Plant Launch in UAE Emirates Global Aluminium, the UAE’s primary industrial entity outside oil and gas, has started a pilot plant to convert bauxite residue into manufactured soil. This project represents a major advancement in addressing the environmental impacts of bauxite residue, a byproduct of aluminum production. Objective and Potential Impact Abdulnasser bin Kalban, the CEO of EGA, emphasized...
Andrada Mining Limited Advances Lithium Development in Namibia
Andrada Mining Limited, a technology metals mining company with assets in Namibia, has made significant progress in its lithium pilot plant and overall lithium strategy. The pilot plant has successfully completed commissioning, producing 10 tonnes of saleable lithium concentrate. Andrada plans to boost production to 250 tonnes per month by early 2024 and is currently in discussions for a petalite...
Peru Halts Mining Concessions in Sensitive Ecological Area
The Peruvian government has suspended new mining concessions in a key area of the Nanay River, following public outcry and environmental concerns. Community Concerns Prompt Action In a recent town hall in Iquitos, Jorge Enrique Soto, the General Director of Mining, announced the suspension, responding to persistent demands from local citizens, environmental groups, and Indigenous organizations. These groups have been...