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Jervois completes note placement
1st September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Dual-listed Jervois Global has closed the second $5.1-million tranche of its $25-million unsecured convertible note offering, following shareholder approval. Each of the unsecured convertible notes... 


Cobalt is one of the critical minerals needed for the energy transition
Resource-rich countries facing a double transition
1st September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Resource-rich countries face a double transition – the transition in their energy supplies and the transition in their mining sectors, German Institute for International and Security Affairs senior... 


Risks rise in critical minerals boom
1st September 2023

New environmental and social challenges are likely to arise as the energy transition gains traction and demand for critical minerals increases, reports environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 


South Africa urged to increase exploration to take advantage of critical minerals opportunit
Contract with preferred mining cadastre bidder could be signed within months – DMRE
29th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Amid renewed calls for a functional online mining cadastre to help turnaround South Africa’s declining exploration performance, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) reports that a... 


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PFS validates prospects for Nickel Creek’s Yukon project
25th August 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Amid growing demand for critical minerals, Canadian exploration and development company Nickel Creek Platinum has unveiled the results of a positive prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Nickel Shäw... 


ERG's Metalkol operation in the DRC
Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control
24th August 2023 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wants to buy back some of the country’s prized copper and cobalt deposits, as the government tries to gain more control of crucial green metals. The assets... 


UK offers critical minerals opportunities for Aus
23rd August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Changes in Britain’s automotive industry were likely to spur new resource partnerships in Australia, Resources Minister Madeleine King said this week. Speaking at the Australian-British Chamber... 


The São Miguel Paulista refinery in Brazil
Jervois moderates SMP timing
18th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Triple listed Jervois Global has “moderated” the pace of restart operations at its São Miguel Paulista (SMP) nickel cobalt refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. The company in January this year took a... 


Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard.
Solar energy plant on the way at vanadium operation, Glencore’s Fullard reports
11th August 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The decarbonisation and solar power plans of Glencore Alloys are coming to the fore with the first 25 MW solar plant on the way, Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard told Mining Weekly at question... 


Panoramic hunting for critical metals project
9th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel company Panoramic Resources will be looking to expand its portfolio within the next 12 to 18 months, MD and CEO Victor Rajasooriar said. Speaking on the sidelines of Diggers & Dealers,... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore returns $9.3bn to shareholders, highlights transition metals and recycling
8th August 2023 By: Martin Creamer

In addition to the interim dividend of $2.8-billion, diversified mining company Glencore on Tuesday announced a top up of $2.2-billion, which lifted this year’s total announced shareholder returns... 


Ghana approves green minerals policy to develop lithium industry
7th August 2023 By: Bloomberg

Ghana approved a green-minerals policy to help manage the exploitation and production of lithium, a step toward tapping into the multibillion-dollar global industry. The cabinet approved the policy... 


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Jervois waiting for better days at ICO
7th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Cobalt developer Jervois Global would only consider restarting the construction of its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) if the cobalt price reached above the $25/lb threshold. The ASX- and TSX-V... 


Trafigura’s $600m cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo
Trafigura’s $600m cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo
2nd August 2023 By: Bloomberg

Trafigura Group has been forced to seek new funding for one of its flagship investments — a $600-million copper-cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo — in the latest headache for the... 


Jervois starts ground work in the US
2nd August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX- and TSX-V listed Jervois Global has started site selection for its cobalt refinery in the US, along with drilling at its Sunshine deposit, adjacent to the Idaho cobalt operations (ICO). The... 


Pricetag placed on Primobius refining hub
1st August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An engineering cost study (ECS) for the hydrometallurgical refinery (hub) section of a fully integrated lithium battery recycling plant, has estimated capital cost of €274-million. ASX- and... 


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Saudi metals deal to test Canada's new foreign investor rules
31st July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s vow to curb foreign investment in its critical minerals sector will face its first major test with Saudi Arabia’s deal to buy into some of the country’s largest nickel mines. Prime... 


The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply
The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply
31st July 2023 By: Bloomberg

A $2.6-billion deal announced last week has set the stage for a potentially landmark shift in the metal and mining investment landscape: the arrival of Saudi Arabia as a pivotal player. The... 


IGO reports stellar June quarter
IGO reports stellar June quarter
31st July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Critical minerals producer IGO has marked another record quarter of results in the three months to June, with nickel production up 14% quarter-on-quarter and spodumene production up 11% in the same... 


Vale sells 13% of its base metals unit for $3.4bn
Vale sells 13% of its base metals unit for $3.4bn
28th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

In a strategic move to accelerate growth in its energy transition metals platform, Brazilian major Vale on Thursday announced the sale of a 13% interest in its base metals unit for $3.4-billion.... 


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Aus could miss critical minerals opportunities - BHP
28th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP has warned that Australia could miss its opportunity to capitalise on the global demand for critical minerals, if it was unable to compete for global investment capital. Speaking... 


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Australia to add to critical minerals list
27th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government has launched consultations with industry members and stakeholders to update Australia’s critical minerals list. An updated critical minerals list was made a priority with... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen.
Challenge of producing green hydrogen economically has been met – Natascha Viljoen
26th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The challenge of producing green hydrogen economically is now done and dusted. “That box has been ticked,” Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen assured Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview.... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore expects 2023 marketing earnings to beat guidance
21st July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore expects this year’s marketing earnings to exceed the top end of its guidance range. The London- and Johannesburg-listed producer and marketer of... 


Jervois completes entitlement offer
21st July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Triple listed Jervois Global has completed the retail component of its $25-million fully underwritten 1-for-3.34 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, raising A$17.2-million. Some... 


Energy transition faces metals gap unless investment rises, report finds
20th July 2023 By: Reuters

 Rapid demand growth as a result of the energy transition could lead to a shortage of several metals in the next decade unless investment is increased, a global group of energy producers, consumers... 


Jervois issues first A$19.9m convertible notes
20th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Triple-listed Jervois Global has issued the first tranche of $19.9-million convertible notes as part of a larger $50-million capital raise announced in June this year. The $50-million capital raise... 


Anglo American Platinum Projects and Environment Executive Head Prakashim Moodliar.
South Africa dare not fail in securing future demand for platinum
19th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa dare not fail in securing future demand for its ‘incredible’ platinum group metals (PGM) endowment, the Hydrogen Economy Discussion heard on Wednesday. Anglo American Platinum projects... 


South Africa is an important supplier of manganese – just one of the critical minerals needed for global decarbonisation efforts.
No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush?
19th July 2023 By: Reuters

From Zimbabwe's lithium-rich rocks to the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt, minerals critical for clean energy technologies are increasingly in demand from Africa's trade partners as part of... 


It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals
19th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

US policymakers, eager to foster the country’s own electric-car supply chain, mostly agree Chinese raw materials shouldn’t play a prominent role in tomorrow’s American-made EVs. But what about... 


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