April 28, 2023

One of the world’s lithium leaders looks like a shakier source

While it was well-telegraphed, Chile’s new model for lithium still surprised many investors.

April 28, 2023

Trudeau suggests China uses slave labor in lithium production

"If we're honest ... the lithium produced in Canada is going to be more expensive, because we don't use slave labour," he said as as he discussed Canada's efforts to…

April 28, 2023

Chile’s state miner seeks $1.5 billion from lithium partner

Enami has the rights to five lithium deposits in the Siete Salares area, with a collective net asset value estimated in $2.5 billion. 

April 27, 2023

Peru wants to seize lithium ‘window of opportunity,’ says minister

The world's second largest copper producer, Peru has a lithium exploration project in the region of Puno, on the border with Bolivia.

April 27, 2023

Canadian Conservatives want Glencore takeover of Teck blocked

Thousands of jobs would be at risk, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said in a statement.

April 27, 2023

Turkey central bank draws down gold reserves to meet demand

The central bank’s gold reserves have been tumbling over the past seven weeks, according to official data.

April 27, 2023

Global zinc, lead demand to exceed supply in 2023 – ILZSG

Global demand for refined lead metal will exceed supply by 20,000 tonnes in 2023, the group said.

April 27, 2023

China’s property pain deflates ‘overhyped’ iron ore market

Iron ore price dipped below $100 a tonne this week for the first time since early December.

April 27, 2023

Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalism

Across the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved attractive as a means of cashing in on valuable raw materials and boosting development.

April 27, 2023

Glencore says takeover bid for Teck stands after spinoff fails

Glencore reiterated its intention to buy Teck and even bid more, raising pressure on the Canadian miner to sit down at the negotiating table.