Focus on Minerals
US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27
The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles.
Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court
Mr Justice Holgate said in a ruling on Friday that giving the go-ahead for the coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria was “legally...
Analysis: Arizona’s battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election
Native opposition to Arizona’s Resolution Copper mine may sway the 2024 election, balancing energy needs and sacred land rights.
GM in talks to buy Chinese EV batteries built in the US: report
General Motors may buy EV batteries using CATL tech, assembled in a US plant funded by Japan's TDK, per Bloomberg sources.
UN experts call for global system to trace critical minerals
UN experts call for a global system to trace critical minerals, ensuring fairness, human rights, and environmental care.
Indigenous group asks US Supreme Court to block Rio Tinto’s Arizona copper project
Apache tribe urges Supreme Court to block copper mine on sacred Arizona land, citing religious rights over energy needs.
Copper output from Chile’s Codelco slides nearly 11% in July
Codelco produced 111,400 metric tons of copper in July, the South American country's Cochilco copper commission announced on Wednesday.
Energy transition the big theme among the TSX’s top performers
Mining, electrical infrastructure and more make up the majority of Toronto Stock Exchange as energy transition turns into big business.
Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications
Two groups have asked Alberta's energy regulator to pause coal exploration hearings in the Rockies until a court rules on the applications' validity.
Battery maker Northvolt to cut jobs, slash operations
Northvolt is scaling back operations and cutting jobs to focus on its main gigafactory, citing financial struggles amid a challenging market.
