September 3, 2024 Xi wants bigger returns, fewer headaches from African debt deals From Angola to Djibouti, for over a decade, China poured more than $120 billion of government-backed loans through its Belt and Road Initiative.
August 29, 2024 Zambia plans state firm to own 30% of critical minerals mines The government also intends to make investors in the critical minerals sector allocate at least 35% of procurement costs to local suppliers.
August 27, 2024 CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.
August 26, 2024 Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco halted Chemaf put itself up for sale last year due to a cash crunch that was stalling the expansion of its Etoile and Mutoshi projects.
August 26, 2024 Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.
August 23, 2024 World’s top cobalt producer expects supply pressures to ease Growth in global supply should gradually moderate, according to CMOC.
August 22, 2024 Rio Tinto, Teck take steps to minimize Canada rail shutdown impact Labor dispute at Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites.
August 22, 2024 Column: Cobalt supply tsunami hits the market of last resort Someone delivered 23 metric tons of cobalt to London Metal Exchange warehouses last month.
August 20, 2024 US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.
August 19, 2024 US gives Electra $20 million to build cobalt plant The funds will support construction of a cobalt sulfate facility in Ontario that will be North America’s only refinery.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
