China 2019 rare earth magnet shipments to US rise 12% from year ago
The jump comes amid a Pentagon plan to bolster its stocks as rare earths became a potential front in the Sino-US trade war.
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Rhodium prices hit record high after spectacular rally
Rising demand and an uncertain supply outlook have lifted prices from a low of $615 an ounce in 2016.
Polish miners block coal trains in protest against Russian imports
Unions say higher imports together with falling demand amid a mild winter have lead to a jump in coal stockpiles, threatening normal operations of Poland's coal mines.
Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt
The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government.
China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt
A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.
Spearmint to revive Nevada lithium prospect
The Clayton Valley prospect is adjacent to active projects owned by Noram and Schlumberger.
Minera Alamos acquires equipment to ramp up Mexican operation
The Canadian company entered into a $1.2-million equipment purchase agreement with Mako, Marlin and Oro Gold.
Roof collapses at Anglo American’s coal mine in Queensland
The incident, in which no one was injured, happened at the Moranbah North underground mine in the Bowen Basin.
The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe
The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the door to ensure greater ethical supply chain due diligence.