February 3, 2022 China’s metals imports boomed in 2021, so did its exports Such divergence is highly unusual but reflects the equally unusual combination of pandemic recovery and supply-side constraints, writes Andy Home.
February 3, 2022 Global copper smelting surges in January, satellite data shows The number of inactive smelters fell to the lowest level since February 2018.
February 2, 2022 Mexico says lithium is too strategic for private investors Mexico currently has no commercial lithium production, but according to some estimates contains potentially lucrative deposits trapped in clay-based soils.
February 2, 2022 Rare flower to get protected zone near ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine The plan, set to be officially filed in the Federal Register on Thursday, would "not have a significant economic impact" on the mining project.
February 2, 2022 Volatility rages in uranium stocks as clean tech takes a beating As uranium becomes increasingly associated with clean energy, funds have flocked to miners like Cameco.
February 1, 2022 US mining output rises 12% y/y to $90.4bn US Metal mine production was valued at $33.8bn, 23% higher than in 2020.
February 1, 2022 Gold price defended $1,800 bravely, but gave up Gold’s return below $1,800 can disappoint even the biggest optimists.
February 1, 2022 Chile assembly debates nationalizing copper; industry calls idea ‘barbaric’ The proposal would still face a vote from the full assembly to be included in the final draft text, which would itself go before a national referendum vote later this…
February 1, 2022 India shows early signs of high coal, LNG, crude prices hurting demand One of the key questions for the outlook for energy commodities is how quickly the current high prices translate into demand destruction, writes Clyde Russell.
February 1, 2022 Analysts expect scorching base metals rally to cool Market balances are expected to shift from supply deficit towards surplus in 2023 as production recovers and demand cools, Andy Home says.
Cyclic Materials to build $82M rare earth recycling plant in South Carolina The new site will be capable of processing 2,000 tonnes of magnet material, with a planned expansion to 6,000 tonnes per year. January 29, 2026 | 12:56 pm
