Trump considering sovereign wealth fund to invest in US miners, Interior Secretary says
Interior Department also announced that it will expedite the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals.
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Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas on Thursday delivered first quarter results above market expectations.
US green steel startup raises $129 million amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Colorado-based Electra has raised a total of $214 million from investors including Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
India’s NMDC exploring coking coal assets in Indonesia, Australia
India, the world's second-largest producer of crude steel, meets 85% of its coking coal requirements through imports.
Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium tie-up
The competition regulator's approval follows endorsements from the EU, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Atlantic Lithium asks Ghana for tax relief to save mine
The value of the Ewoyaa lithium project has declined significantly due to an 80% drop in the battery metal prices since their peak in 2022.
Australian Prime Minister pledges to set up critical minerals strategic reserve
Albanese said the government would buy critical minerals from commercial projects or set up an option to buy at a given price.
Rio Tinto, Founders Factory’s Mining Tech Accelerator invests in startups from US and OZ
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