April 24, 2023

Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report

The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.

April 24, 2023

Teck scrambles to secure split vote, with outcome uncertain, CIC missing in action and back-office issues causing frustration: source

Glencore declined to comment on whether it has met yet with CIC.

April 24, 2023

Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities

The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding.

April 24, 2023

Zimbabwe’s digital currency plan needs $100 million of gold

Zimbabwe has been struggling to stem a decline in the currency in the nation where the US dollar is the unit of choice.

April 24, 2023

Teck Resources should remain in Canada, says Finance Minister Freeland

"We need companies like Teck here in Canada, companies with a strong commitment to Canada," Freeland wrote in a letter to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

April 24, 2023

LME brokers see big gains in 2022 from volatility after nickel debacle

Marex reported record results for 2022 earlier this month.

April 24, 2023

Chile’s new lithium plan to scare off investors, Friedland says

“Money is a coward — it runs away at the first sign of trouble,” the chairman of Ivanhoe Mines said.

April 24, 2023

CME Group not planning to launch nickel contract to rival LME

There have been calls for reform to LME's nickel contract.

April 24, 2023

Argentina’s lithium pipeline promises ‘white gold’ boom as Chile tightens control

Neighboring Chile last week unveiled plans for a state-led public-private model.

April 24, 2023

Chile’s lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech

DLE technologies are designed to extract the metal using filters, membranes, ceramic beads or other equipment.