June 18, 2024 Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply.
June 17, 2024 Canada blocks Chinese rare earths deal in Trudeau-led crackdown Canadian government said it will buy stockpiled rare earth materials from Vital Metals to prevent the company from selling to a Chinese buyer.
June 17, 2024 China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.
June 17, 2024 Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.
June 17, 2024 Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.
June 17, 2024 Record copper prices likely to pause US scrap shipments to China Scrap typically accounts for about 9 million tonnes or roughly 30% of global copper supplies annually.
June 16, 2024 Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium.
June 16, 2024 Serbia to give green light for Rio Tinto’s lithium mine The Jadar project could potentially produce 58,000 tons of lithium a year, starting in 2028.
June 14, 2024 Saudi mining minister to visit Chile in July The Middle Eastern country is interested in obtaining lithium overseas as it aims to enter the electric vehicle sector.
June 14, 2024 Former airline manager wanted in Canada’s biggest gold heist to turn himself in — report Former Air Canada manager wanted on charges in connection with the April 2023 theft of more than$20 million in gold from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, according to the CBC.
China’s Baowu takes control of Simandou iron ore operator The company raised its stake in the Winning Consortium to 51% from 49%. January 30, 2026 | 09:16 am
