Focus on Critical Minerals
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy
Copper's record highs may not be sustainable, with action concentrated on shipment of material to cover exposed short positions in the U.S.
Main facts about the copper market as prices hit record highs
Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for speculators and funds to bet...
Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
The Indonesian government has proposed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk the construction of an EV battery plant in the nickel-rich country
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment
White House’s Brainard says China’s exports can undermine investments in US
"China is now simply too big to play by its own rules," says White House national economic adviser Lael Brainard.
South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China
South Korea's finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, said Seoul and Beijing should seek better cooperation on the supply chain for raw materials
Analysis: BHP’s options for Anglo American deal narrow as deadline looms
Mooted BHP Anglo deal, which has been rejected twice, could turn into a hostile takeover bid – or will the mining rivals walk...
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court
Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit group comprised of San Carlos Apache tribe members and others, says it will take its fight against Rio Tinto’s...
Anglo American to split group after rejecting BHP bid
After rejected improved offer from BHP, mining giant Anglo American to split and sell off parts of business to focus on critical minerals.
