Focus on Critical Minerals
Biden administration issues permit for Perpetua’s Idaho antimony and gold mine
Biden administration grants final mining permit for Perpetua Resources' Idaho project, reducing U.S. reliance on China for antimony.
China proposes further export curbs on battery, critical minerals tech
The restrictions could hinder the overseas expansion plans of major Chinese battery makers.
Cobalt miner Jervois in rescue deal to better compete with China
The price of cobalt has tumbled 72% since hitting a peak in April 2022.
A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
A tiny and endangered species of snail could put a hold on one of the United States' largest planned lithium mines.
BMW, Yamaha Motor back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings
BMW and Yamaha Motor have invested in U.S. startup Phoenix Tailings to enhance rare earth processing, reducing reliance on China.
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
Brazil’s Vale reaches $1.8 billion railway concessions deal
Vale agrees to pay up to 11 billion reais for railway concessions, revising contracts extended to 2057 under new terms.
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials
China will cut import tariffs on ethane and some recycled metals from Jan. 1, 2025, to boost imports and green development.
El Salvador Congress votes to end ban on metal mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a bill promoted by President Nayib Bukele to roll back a ban on the mining of metals, dismaying...
Arcadium Lithium shareholders approve $6.7 billion Rio Tinto deal
The deal, which will catapult Rio Tinto into the position of the world's third-largest lithium miner, is expected to close in mid-2025.
