July 30, 2023 The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals.
July 28, 2023 Glencore in advanced talks for Argentina copper stake Glencore is close to finalizing a deal to acquire Pan American Silver Corp.’s 56% stake in the Mara copper project.
July 28, 2023 Codelco sees lower copper output, more stoppages in 2023 Chile's state miner posted a copper output of 633,000 metric tons over January to June, down 14% from a year earlier.
July 28, 2023 Column: LME’s Russian aluminum dilemma set to become more acute The London Metal Exchange is coming under renewed pressure to exclude Russian aluminum from its warehouse system.
July 27, 2023 Analysts mark down copper price forecasts as output ramps up Analysts have pared price forecasts for the metal as supply expands while demand in China remains muted.
July 27, 2023 Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.
July 27, 2023 Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.
July 26, 2023 Iron ore price looks set for a tumble as major stimulus hopes fade Chinese consumer confidence has been decimated by years of virus lockdowns and delays on new-build properties.
July 26, 2023 Alaska asks US Supreme Court to undo EPA Pebble mine veto Alaska said the restrictions violate the state’s sovereign right to regulate its lands and waters.
July 26, 2023 US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
