Fresh projects are needed for mining to meet demand
2022-08-18 Times are good for the mining sector, but more exploration and mine development is vital if it is to keep up with future demand – for battery minerals in particular. With the focus now on minerals that can build a low-carbon future, Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of Omnia Group company BME, has emphasized a […]
Rio Tinto says 60 Jadar mines needed to fill lithium gap
2021-10-21 06:44:18 In a presentation to investors, Rio Tinto head of economics Vivek Tulpule said EVs sales are on track to hit up to 55% of the world’s total light vehicles sales as early as 2030, reaching about 65 million units. This means manufacturers would need about three-million tonnes of lithium, compared with the roughly 350,000 tonnes they consume today, Tulpule noted. Existing operations and projects combined, however, are slated […]