Focus on Minerals
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.
Coeur Mining signs all-stock deal to buy SilverCrest Metals valued at US$1.7B
Coeur Mining Inc. will acquire SilverCrest Metals Inc. in a US$1.7B deal, giving SilverCrest shareholders a 22 per cent premium at US$11.34/share.
Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion
MBK and Young Poong raise bid to 830,000 won per share in takeover battle for Korea Zinc, crucial for EV and tech supply...
India, US to cooperate on critical battery minerals, trade minister says
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announces supply chain cooperation agreement with the U.S. for critical minerals in EVs.
Canada’s early emissions estimate for 2023 shows modest decline, but oil and gas emissions undermine progress
Progress on reducing emissions is possible, but hitting Canada's 2030 target requires that governments build on policy momentum.
Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says
Anglo American's CEO Duncan Wanblad dismissed claims of an inevitable takeover after unbundling its diamond, platinum, nickel, and coal assets, focusing on copper.
Biden signs bill exempting some semiconductor factories from new environmental reviews
Biden signed a law exempting some U.S. semiconductor facilities from new environmental reviews to speed up projects.
US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report
A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.
China’s stimulus sparks copper rally, but supply glut clouds outlook
Copper prices surged this week on China's stimulus hopes, but oversupply forecasts suggest the rally may be premature.
India, US likely to sign pact on critical minerals: sources
Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to be in the U.S. this week to discuss ways to deepen overall bilateral trade ties:...
