Focus on Critical Minerals
Record copper prices likely to pause U.S. scrap shipments to China
China's copper waste and scrap imports are climbing compared with last year.
Analysis: Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry
Western economies are looking to develop their own supply chains of critical minerals, such as these mined in Australia.
Serbia could mine lithium as early as 2028: FT
The mine is expected to produce 58,000 tonnes of lithium per year.
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda
Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, at the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,...
Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio says
If implemented, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.
Residents against graphite mine fear powering Pentagon, environmental ruin
Residents protest Lomiko Metals Inc. plans to build a graphite mine in Laurentians, B.C. fearing potential harm to the environment
Chile’s Codelco targeting 2030 production for Maricunga lithium site: documents
Rothschild & Co has formally started to assess candidates to partner with Chile's state-run miner Codelco on a major new lithium project slated...
Precious metals firm turns Florida aviation hangar into silver mint in bet on US market
Precious metals company MKS PAMP Group, has repurposed an aviation hangar in Florida in a bet on strong North American investment demand
Car battery maker ACC halts plant construction in Germany, Italy
The European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells (ACC) is halting construction of two factories in Germany and Italy as it weighs shifting to...
South Korea’s Yoon calls for greater cooperation with Africa on minerals, trade
Joint declaration calls for partnership on critical minerals as South Korea increases development aid for Africa to $10bn.
