Focus on Minerals
US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
Tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%.
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for lithium has led to exploitation of children in Nigeria.
Lithium-rich Bolivia lags behind in race to mine key metal
Bolivia claims to have Earth's largest deposit of the critical mineral.
Mexico’s Newmont optimistic about talks on mining royalties hike
Newmont's Mexican division says it sees an "openness for dialogue" from the Mexican government amid proposed increase in mining royalties.
U.S. cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as ‘scalpel’ not ‘sledgehammer’
Jervois exec urges Trump to use surgical tariffs to aid U.S. mining, boost critical mineral supply chains amid Chinese competition.
Fifteen fisheries charges laid a decade after Mount Polley dam breached in B.C.
Imperial Metals faces 15 federal Fisheries Act charges over Mount Polley mine disaster, a decade after the dam collapse.
Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says
Chile's $2.5B Dominga mine faces renewed scrutiny after court annulled 2023 permit denial, citing bias concerns.
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations
Chile charges Anglo American's El Soldado mine with environmental violations, risking closure or a $12M fine without compliance.
