In what its executives have called a world first, The Metals Company (TMC) has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA). CEO Gerard Barron said the company made the move after last month’s executive order from U.S. President Donald…
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Vale closes Brazil transaction with Anglo American
Vale announced it has fulfilled all conditions precedent in its partnership with Anglo American, where the company has acquired a 15% equity interest in Minas-Rai mine complex owner Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil. Considering the closing of the transaction, Anglo American will now own the Serra da Serpentina assets previously owned by Vale in Brazil. Under the terms of…
Read MoreGiyani demonstration plant in Botswana begins commissioning
Giyani Metals, developer of the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, has moved its demonstration Plant, currently in construction, into its commissioning phase. The company said the Johannesburg demo plant, in the last month, has also made progress with the commissioning of the steam boiler, plant air supply system, and the demineralized water plant. The main control station hardware for the Yokogawa…
Read MoreEramet tackling construction again at Argentinian lithium property
The first quarter of next year will be a busy one for miner Eramet, which has confirmed it will restart construction at its Argentina lithium plant – work that has been halted for more than 18 months. As part of its fast-track into an energy metals transition and to strike on growth and demand momentum, the French company said the…
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