Focus on Critical Minerals
BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
BHP and Anglo American have both been wrestling with the transition away from gas and coal, eyeing opportunities to mine critical minerals
BHP’s proposed bid for Anglo American is a big bet on copper
By Siyi Liu and Mai Nguyen BEIJING/HANOI – BHP Group’s proposed $39 billion buyout of Anglo American is a big bet on copper...
BHP Group makes $38.8 billion play for Anglo American, copper in focus
BHP Anglo American takeover would create world's biggest copper miner, with 10% of global output.
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese graphite electrodes
Graphite electrodes investigation prompted by domestic manufacturers, says Japanese government.
‘Five Eyes’ working to fight critical minerals dumping: Canada’s finance minister
Canada and its Five Eyes Alliance partners are working on put forward a response to tackle the price manipulation of critical metals: Finance...
Shortages key to copper’s upward price trajectory to new peaks
Rising copper prices, partly caused by energy transition applications, will continue as shortages begin to drive up demand.
Zijin cooperating with probe after cobalt with radiation recalled
Shipment of cobalt to Democratic Republic of Congo was recalled after above-normal radiation was detected.
Big miners seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
Lithium mining companies submit proposals for reaching battery grade mineral as Chile seeks to develop salt flats.
Chile’s Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices
Copper mining in greater demand, says CEO, as global economy improves along with energy transition requirements.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says
Copper mining production projected to go up even as challenges continue for structural projects designed to extend the life of key mines and...
