November 27, 2024 RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained in EV batteries is up 38% from the lows struck in January.
November 26, 2024 Aluminum, steel most exposed metals to Trump tariffs, Citi says A 25% tariff as announced by Trump on Monday would likely cause steel prices to rise by $100 to $150 a short ton, the analysts said.
November 26, 2024 Saudi Arabia secures $9 billion in new mining deals Investment agreement is one of nine metals and mining deals, totalling over $9 billion, signed by Saudi Arabia with global mining companies.
November 25, 2024 Rio Tinto lifts force majeure for Australian alumina exports Rio had declared force majeure on third-party contracts in May after an incident limited its supplies of natural gas.
November 25, 2024 Rusal to cut aluminum output by 6% Rusal said disruption to bauxite supplies from Guinea and Brazil and output suspensions in Australia contributed to a surge in alumina prices.
November 23, 2024 Column: Trump 2.0 won’t reverse Biden’s critical minerals push Donald Trump has described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a "green scam" and vowed to repeal it after he returns to the White House in January.
November 22, 2024 Mining’s old guard needs strong medicine A new report details subpar investor returns in the mining industry over the last decade, particularly big cap diversified companies which have not adapted to new realities.
November 19, 2024 Column: China’s export tax bombshell rocks aluminum market China's announcement on Friday may have major long-term ramifications for the global aluminum supply chain, writes Andy Home.
November 18, 2024 China’s bid to rein in exports roils aluminum stocks and prices China’s cancellation of tax relief on exports has left the aluminum industry scrambling to assess the impact on supply flows.
November 17, 2024 Aluminum price to average 6% higher in 2024, says Fitch Group’s BMI Analysts also raised its 2024 aluminum price forecast from $2,400/tonne to $2,450/tonne to reflect these expectations.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
