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Stellantis makes $155M investment in McEwen Copper Argentina project

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Stellantis announced a $155-million investment in a copper project located in Argentina, which will make a major contribution to the company’s plan to become carbon net zero by 2038. purity starting in 2027 and the resources can secure the operation for at least 33 years. The company is acquiring a 14.2%

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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The world has entered the “lithium century” almost without noticing it, but until now this critical industry lacked a central voice. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that the growth in EVs could see lithium demand increase by more than 40 times by the year 2030. —Anand Sheth. ppm Li (0.0018%).

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Canada orders three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian critical minerals companies

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The Government of Canada has ordered the divestiture of the following investments by three Chinese companies in Canadian critical mineral companies: Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co., —François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Zangge Mining Investment (Chengdu) Co.,

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Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year – ET Auto

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Argentina is the world’s fourth-largest lithium producer, with a pipeline of projects led by international companies set to ramp up in the coming months. Argentina is the world’s fourth-largest lithium producer, with a pipeline of projects led by international companies set to ramp up in the coming months.

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Rio Tinto to invest USD 350 million in Argentina lithium project – ET Auto

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Global miner Rio Tinto will invest USD 350 million at its Rincon lithium plant in Argentina as it works to begin production by the end of the year, the company said this week following Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm ‘s visit to the site.

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Opinion: Can Argentina Capitalize On Its Vast Shale Reserves?

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Argentina, once a regional energy leader, is now better known for financial busts and bombastic politicians than hydrocarbons prospects. Still, with a resource potential both vast and untapped, the nation has never been far from energy investors’ minds. Exploration and production in Argentina is also expensive.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). New project announcements have increased the resource under development to about 30,000 MW.