Mining Services
Is Argentina's Mining Sector Ready to Soar with Milei's Reforms?
President Javier Milei, a libertarian force who assumed office on December 10, has embarked on a mission to transform Argentina's lithium and copper mining sector into a thriving investment hub. His vision involves a substantial reduction in bureaucratic red …
A Beginner´s Guide to PEA's and Feasibility Studies
Before a project becomes a mine, several technical studies must be completed in order to determine the viability of the project. The first of these is the preliminary economic assessment (PEA), with pre-feasibility (PFS) and feasibility studies (FS) that …
China's lithium campaign threatens Germany and Europe
China is waging a global campaign to secure lithium deposits, which could lead to major problems for Germany and Europe. In view of the boom in electric cars and the increasing demand for batteries, a global race is emerging for the indispensable light metal …
Shortage of raw materials: SUV trend intensifies scarcity of rare earths
The increasing demand for SUVs and electric cars is having an impact on the shortage of rare earths and other important raw materials. While the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, a small e-car, enjoys great popularity in China, such small cars are produced less and …
Portugal approves largest lithium mine in Europe
Portugal has been given the green light to build Europe's largest lithium mine, which will supply lithium for 500,000 electric cars per year. The country's environmental authority has confirmed the project's environmental compatibility, but with conditions. …
Protests at Thyssenkrupp: Steelworkers demand state subsidies
The thyssenkrupp steelworkers' union is preparing for protest actions to be held on June 14. The reason is fears of reduced government subsidies for a German Green Steel plant worth 2 billion euros.
Platinum market faces massive deficit: carmakers secure coveted metal
According to recent reports, the global platinum market is set to enter its largest deficit in years due to rising demand from automakers, the industry and investors. This marks a significant change in the trajectory of platinum and its sister metal palladium, …
EU Commission plans expansion of raw materials
The European Commission has unveiled a new raw materials law to help reduce the EU's dependence on critical raw materials from third countries such as China. Under the law, at least 10 percent of strategic raw materials are to be mined within the EU by 2030, …
Glencore's trading partner in China is in a liquidity crisis
Mining giant Glencore is facing disruption at its largest partner in selling refined copper to the Chinese market as Maike Metals International, a powerful trading house, grapples with a liquidity crunch. The slowdown in China's economy and the downturn in the …
Potash producer stocks rise
Shares in global potash producers rose Thursday after the United States imposed sanctions on the Belarusian exporter, which accounts for 16% of world production, as well as wide-ranging sanctions on other companies in the country.