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Natural Gas $ 5.405 / Btu 6.46%

Silver Futures $ 59.24 / ozt 2.92%

Aluminum Futures $ 2909.25 / ton -0.21%

Micro Gold Futures $ 4273 / ozt 0.83%

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Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 7:48 am

Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.

Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 7:24 am

The increase in imports by both China and India came after prices for the main seaborne thermal coal grades dropped to four-year lows in June.

Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 4:02 am

Executives from Perpetua Resources, American Rare Earths and Westwin Elements said the US government should release a comprehensive minerals plan.

Reuters | December 4, 2025 | 3:52 pm

Battery storage installations to increase ten-fold by 2030 — report