March 7, 2023 “Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.
March 7, 2023 LME faces further legal action in London court The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.
March 7, 2023 Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.
March 7, 2023 Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.
March 6, 2023 Cobalt market saw record-breaking supply boom in 2022 Mined cobalt supply grew by 23% to 187,060 tons in 2022, in a supply swell that wiped out a large deficit seen in 2021.
March 6, 2023 Metals catch a chill as Beijing shies away from major stimulus Commodities from copper to iron ore fell after China set a cautious economic growth target of about 5% for the year.
March 6, 2023 Canada says working to ease permitting process for mining companies Canada is working toward easing permitting process for mining companies so that the permitting does not take several years.
March 6, 2023 PDAC: Who are the future leaders of the mining industry? The next mining leaders should focus on building companies instead of selling them, analyst says.
March 6, 2023 AQR leads 10 hedge funds suing LME over nickel trade debacle AQR and DRW Commodities alongside others are seeking around £80 million, according to the LME.
March 6, 2023 South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC” Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.
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