Focus on Critical Minerals
Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says
Weak prices are making it difficult for Western start-ups to compete with China.
Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says
Companies are reluctant to invest, uncertain about the demand for electric vehicles and government approaches to zero-carbon goals.
Quebec town leaders, residents unite to decide fate of mine with ties to Pentagon
Lomiko Metals Inc has announced plans to build a graphite mine in the Laurentians, but residents living nearby have protested the project
Lundin Mining, BHP weighing joint bid for copper miner Filo Corp, sources say
Lundin Mining and BHP Group are considering a joint bid for Filo Corp, which saw its stock rise 12% on the news, valuing...
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.
