March 10, 2023 US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.
March 10, 2023 Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters.
March 10, 2023 Singapore’s central bank boosted gold reserves 30% in January Central banks worldwide have been building holdings of bullion as the dollar’s strength has waned in recent months.
March 10, 2023 Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil Countries will restore diplomatic ties, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf that has unnerved oil markets.
March 10, 2023 China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.
March 10, 2023 China tells iron ore traders to stop hoarding after rally Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material.
March 10, 2023 US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.
March 9, 2023 Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.
March 9, 2023 Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.
March 9, 2023 Tin price under short term pressure, long term uptrend intact – report Fitch’s forecast reflects continued weaker demand over 2023 and slight improvements in supply as mining and smelting operations are normalised across the market.
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
