March 29, 2024

US talks often with Congo’s Gecamines on cobalt and copper, official says

The United States continues to work with Zambia and Congo on mining and regulatory structures.

March 28, 2024

China copper smelters move closer to possible 10% production cut

Thirteen major smelters proposed a reduction of 5% to 10% in planned output this year.

March 28, 2024

Chile wants to double its lithium output to avert risk of substitution in batteries

More threatening than oversupply in the coming years is the risk of a renewed shortage, which would send prices soaring.

March 28, 2024

Nigeria to grant mining licences only to companies that process locally

This signals a shift from Nigeria's decades-old policy of exporting raw materials.

March 28, 2024

Chile’s copper output up 10% in February

Production in February 2024 was 420,242 metric tons.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

World’s top aluminum producer sees raw material supply risk in Guinea

The West African nation last year provided 70% of China’s imports of bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum.

March 28, 2024

China smelters plan output cuts, no Q2 copper guidance price

China's top copper smelters have proposed to cut production by 5% to 10%, according to Reuters.

March 27, 2024

Canada introduces tougher security reviews of foreign investments

In 2023, Ottawa tightened foreign investment rules for the critical minerals sector, a year after forcing Chinese investors to sell their stakes in three Toronto-listed lithium firms.

March 27, 2024

Rivers near Congo copper and cobalt mines are toxic – report

Local residents reported a lack of clean drinking water.