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.
March 9, 2023 Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption".
March 9, 2023 Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market.
March 9, 2023 Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.
March 8, 2023 Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.
March 8, 2023 Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."
March 8, 2023 China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia.
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