Focus on Critical Minerals
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.
Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024
The global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected due to lower supply from mines in South Africa and Russia
South Korea welcomes US decision to extend use of Chinese graphite in EVs
South Korea welcomed a US decision to extend automakers' eligibility for EV tax credits for cars containing Chinese graphite through 2026
Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits
The U.S. Treasury Department said automakers have until 2027 to remove hard-to-trace minerals like graphite contained in anode materials.
Goldman Sachs settles class action lawsuit tied to metal trades
The lawsuit alleged Goldman Sachs had violated antitrust laws by conspiring to manipulate a benchmark for platinum and palladium prices.
