Focus on Minerals
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.
Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand
Canada's uranium miners boost output to meet U.S. demand after Russian curbs but fear Trump tariffs may inflate costs.
Norway faces WWF in court over deep sea mining
Norway argues that it is essential not to rely on China for critical minerals key for renewable technology.
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.
Biden’s public lands director named to lead environmental group
Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden's Bureau of Land Management director, named president of The Wilderness Society starting February.
