February 19, 2023 Minister signals Lynas can run Malaysia unit if waste taken back Lynas' operating licence came with conditions that prohibited the import and processing of lanthanide concentrate after July 1.
February 17, 2023 Ecuador mining export revenues jump nearly 33% in 2022 The Andean nation has abundant mineral reserves, but has lagged regional neighbors like Peru and Chile in large-scale mining development.
February 17, 2023 Congo watchdog wants billions of dollars more From China infra deal Congo hasn’t been adequately compensated for the copper and cobalt reserves it contributed to the venture, the General Inspectorate of Finance said.
February 17, 2023 Governments will need to support copper recycling – Macquarie Higher prices and more government support will be needed to ease the next copper shortfall, according to the bank.
February 17, 2023 General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.
February 17, 2023 GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022.
February 16, 2023 China to scrutinize Ford-CATL deal to ensure core technology isn’t shared Ford said Monday the tie-up would see CATL’s battery technology licensed for use in a new $3.5 billion EV battery plant.
February 16, 2023 Peru protests jolt mine activity with Las Bambas, Antapaccay hit hardest The world's no. 2 copper producer has been roiled by protests since the Dec. 7 ouster of President Pedro Castillo.
February 16, 2023 De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal The Anglo American unit is in talks with the Botswana government to extend mining rights that expire in 2029.
February 16, 2023 Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal Under the Sicomines deal, Chinese investors committed to spending $3 billion on infrastructure, but the state auditor demanded that commitment be increased to $20 billion.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
