May 18, 2023 G7 to discuss diamond trade with future Russia sanctions in mind – EU official Poland in April presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions on Russia for waging war against Ukraine, including oil and diamond imports.
May 17, 2023 Chile’s Cochilco to oversee lithium strategy to boost state control Cochilco currently regulates and oversees the country's copper industry.
May 17, 2023 EU nears critical materials agreements with Argentina and Chile Preliminary memorandums of understanding could be signed during the next four months, according to the European Commission.
May 17, 2023 New Tesla low-voltage system a ‘big deal’ for copper, says Musk A new 48 volts system slated for this year could reduce demand for copper, says Tesla CEO.
May 17, 2023 Late backlash delays passage of new EU renewables targets New law would see the EU raise the share of renewable energy in its overall consumption to at least 42.5% by 2030.
May 17, 2023 Bill banning uranium imports from Russia passes US House subcommittee The United States imported about 14% of its uranium from Russia in 2021.
May 16, 2023 US officials remove key obstacle to Thacker Pass lithium project The opinion from the US Interior Department comes amid an acrimonious debate about whether more mines should be built to produce lithium.
May 16, 2023 Aluminum trader’s huge LME position ignites battle for stock IXM, owned by China’s CMOC Group, has built up an unusually large position in the LME’s aluminum contract for delivery tomorrow.
May 16, 2023 Glencore’s Teck bid spurs call for Canada pensions to up equity stake Some Canadian institutional investors have lobbied the federal government to push the nation's biggest pension funds to lift their exposure to domestic companies.
May 16, 2023 EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030.
Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment. January 14, 2026 | 07:15 am
