More than 50 injured in Peru as protests cause ‘national chaos’

More than 50 injured in Peru as protests cause ‘national chaos’

LIMA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Dozens of Peruvians were injured after tensions erupted again on Friday night as police clashed with protesters during anti-government protests that are spreading across the country. In the capital Lima, police used tear gas to repel protesters throwing glass bottles and rocks as fires burned in the streets, local television … Read more

US lends $700 million to Ioneer for Nevada lithium mine

US lends 0 million to Ioneer for Nevada lithium mine

WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it would lend ioneer Ltd (INR.AX) up to $700 million to build its Rhyolite Ridge lithium mining project in Nevada, a major step forward in President Joe Biden’s plan. develop a domestic supply chain of electric vehicles. Shares of Ioneer rose 16.3% … Read more

The Swedish LKAB discovers the largest deposit of rare earth metals in Europe

The Swedish LKAB discovers the largest deposit of rare earth metals in Europe

LKAB identifies more than 1 million tons of resources The company will apply for a concession to develop the site Exploitation of the deposit still visible in 10 to 15 years Could eventually reduce EU dependence on imports KIRUNA, Sweden/STOCKHOLM, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Sweden’s state-owned mining company LKAB said on Thursday it had identified … Read more

Tigray forces begin handing over heavy weapons to Ethiopian army

Tigray forces begin handing over heavy weapons to Ethiopian army

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Tigray forces, which have fought a two-year war against Ethiopia’s federal government, began handing over heavy weapons to the national army on Tuesday as part of a process of peace led by the African Union. The demobilization of Tigray forces is seen as a central element of the November … Read more