June 15, 2023

First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold

Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper.

June 15, 2023

Chinese miners try livestream sales to shift coal glut

With coal inventories at China's ports and power plants reaching record highs in recent weeks, some miners are getting more creative in their customer outreach.

June 15, 2023

In China’s lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost

The city of Yichun is ground zero in the country's push to cut its reliance on imports of the metal for its battery industry.

June 14, 2023

Column: Tin takes a breather but the calm may not last long

Tin's roller-coaster ride has paused as the market navigates a period of weak demand and improved supply.

June 13, 2023

Copper market poised for unprecedented growth: Citigroup’s insights and predictions

Electric vehicles (EVs) require up to three times more copper compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

June 13, 2023

Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential

Edgard Kagan, a career diplomat, told his Senate confirmation hearing that developing new sources for critical minerals was a very high priority.

June 13, 2023

EU, Argentina sign raw materials MOU with lithium in focus

The MoU comes as the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc push towards finalizing a trade deal.

June 13, 2023

China’s Yunnan set to boost power to aluminum smelters, sources say

China's fourth biggest producing region for electrolytic aluminum, has required smelters to reduce production twice since last September.

June 13, 2023

Almost a quarter of Canada’s GDP exposed to climate risk – study

Study by the University of Waterloo found that as carbon costs rise, assets of $256 billion are at risk of being lost in Canada.

June 12, 2023

Visualizing the world’s largest lithium producers

The global lithium-ion battery market was valued at $52 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $194 billion in 2030.