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Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2025 | 7:48 am

Europe's lack of self-sufficiency in critical raw materials is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed, Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas said.

Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 7:24 am

India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, has urged its mining companies to invest overseas.

Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 7:12 am

The increase in imports by both China and India came after prices for the main seaborne thermal coal grades dropped to four-year lows in June.

Reuters | December 5, 2025 | 4:02 am

Chile’s court ruling allows Tianqi to buy stake in lithium miner SQM