March 29, 2024

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

March 29, 2024

Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer.

March 29, 2024

Horizonte Minerals sinks further as company details additional costs for nickel mine

In an update on Thursday, the nickel developer said the total funding required is in the region of $567-$592 million.

March 28, 2024

Chile wants to double its lithium output to avert risk of substitution in batteries

More threatening than oversupply in the coming years is the risk of a renewed shortage, which would send prices soaring.

March 28, 2024

Australian lithium producer to sell online in transparency push

Mineral Resources will use a digital trading platform to sell parcels of spodumene concentrate.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine

The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp.

March 27, 2024

Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say

Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world's second-biggest lithium producer.

March 27, 2024

Rivers near Congo copper and cobalt mines are toxic – report

Local residents reported a lack of clean drinking water.

March 27, 2024

Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms

Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in some types of lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs.