Focus on Critical Minerals
Ghana’s illegal mining boom seeps into presidential election
Ghana's illegal mining, driven by poverty and unemployment, continues to threaten the country's future.
France’s Orano says Niger junta controls uranium unit
"For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been suffering in the governance of Somair," the group...
Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output
Rio Tinto boosts 2025 capital spending forecast, eyes copper growth with a 50 per cent output surge in Mongolia, and focuses on EV...
Australia’s Lynas near 3-week high after China bans export of critical minerals to US
Lynas Rare Earths shares hit a three-week high after China banned exports of key minerals to the U.S. on Tuesday.
South Africa sets climate finance and debt relief as G20 presidency focus
South Africa, the first African nation to lead the G20, will focus on mobilizing finance for climate disaster-stricken countries.
China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate
Gallium and germanium are used in semiconductors, with germanium also key for solar cells.
Explainer: After China’s mineral export ban, how else could it respond to U.S. chip curbs?
China’s export curbs on minerals like graphite highlight its leverage in EVs and chips during the energy transition.
US proposes $7.54 billion loan to Stellantis, Samsung SDI battery joint venture
The U.S. Energy Department plans a $7.54 billion loan to Stellantis and Samsung SDI for two EV battery plants in Indiana.
Norway to stop deep-sea mining, says party supporting minority government
Until now, Norway, with its vast hydrocarbon reserves, led the global race to mine ocean floor metals.
Chile’s Codelco boosts copper output in final dash to meet 2024 target, sources say
Codelco is ramping up copper output to meet 2024 targets after a weak first half, aiming for 1.331M tons, sources reveal.
