Focus on Minerals
Teck Coal faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances in B.C. waters
Teck Coal Limited has been charged for allegedly dumping harmful substances into fish-frequented waters in B.C. from its coal mine.
Chilean lithium to be eligible for U.S. tax break
Chilean-mined lithium for EV batteries will qualify for the benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act due to Santiago's free trade agreement with Washington.
Demand for rare elements could help clean up old US coal mines
Yttrium, gallium and many more critical minerals could be salvaged as researchers look to West Virginia's coal mines for valuable metals.
Analysis: Copper miner Codelco struggles to lift low output
After hitting a 25-year low last year, Chile's state mining giant faces an uphill battle to turn around its performance.
BHP to suspend Western Australia nickel operations
Plunge in nickel prices and global oversupply sees BHP decide to stop mining the metal in Western Australia by February 2027.
In lithium industry first, IBAT commercializes new extraction
Utah lithium extraction site proves a breakthrough for new method of commercial production for the prized metal.
US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion
The US has unveiled stricter rules on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs.
India needs steady copper supply for economic growth, energy transition
India needs a steady supply of copper to supports its economic growth and ambitious electrification goals. It also needs a copper strategy to...
Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run
Direct lithium extraction technology in the spotlight as $870m project in Argentina hopes to prove cleaner way to produce the key metal.
