Focus on Critical Minerals
Exxon Mobil signs non-binding lithium supply deal with LG Chem
Exxon signs non-binding deal to supply LG Chem with lithium from its Arkansas project, advancing U.S. EV battery supply chain ambitions.
Sayona Mining, Piedmont agree to create $623 million lithium miner
Australia's Sayona Mining acquires U.S.-based Piedmont Lithium in a $623M all-stock deal.
Compass Minerals attracts takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say
Compass Minerals is negotiating a potential sale after a failed lithium project hurt shares, now valued at $1.5 billion.
Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid that
India currently imports over 95% of lithium-ion batteries as well as large amounts of nickel, cobalt and other rare earth minerals.
Australia eyes US climate policy shift for green energy boost
Australia is competing for global investment to build its clean energy sector, including critical minerals processing.
Applied Materials forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates on weak demand
Applied Materials projects Q1 revenue below forecasts amid weak demand outside AI chips, export curbs, and competitive pressures.
BHP, Vale cleared by Brazil court over 2015 dam disaster
A Brazilian court on Thursday cleared BHP, Vale, and their Brazilian joint venture Samarco, of responsibility over the 2015 dam collapse.
BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say
Copper is key to BHP's growth plans as an essential metal for the energy transition — but BHP's production is expected to fall...
IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change
IMF should sell 4% of its gold for debt relief to low-income countries hit by climate disasters, says study.
Korea Zinc pulls $1.8 billion share sale, turns sights to board fight
Korea Zinc scraps $1.8B share sale plan amid regulatory probe, setting stage for a shareholder battle with Young Poong and MBK.
