Ukraine launches tender for major lithium deposit
The Dobra tender is the first step in a minerals co-operation agreement signed in late April between Kyiv and Washington.
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Ukraine says minerals deal with US progressing ‘nicely’
A US delegation is set to visit Ukraine in September to decide which companies will benefit from the first investments.
A critical moment: The importance of restoring domestic tungsten production in the US
Although tungsten is a critical mineral prized for its unmatched density and high melting point, the US has gone over ten years without any domestic production.
Energy exec tasked with speeding up project approvals in Canada
Canada has named senior energy industry executive Dawn Farrell to lead a new office designed to fast-track the review and approval of natural resources projects.
Gold price homes in on new record high
Gold advanced to near-record levels on Friday as investors weighed US economic data and uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s future.
Gold breakout nears
A major gold breakout nears with big implications for investor psychology.
China copper smelters see decade-high profits despite challenges
The global copper industry has been facing cut-throat competition with too many firms bidding for not enough ore.
Copper price rises on US growth and China recovery signs
The US economy expanded at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2.
Arctic town seeks Swedish state help with relocation due to mine
Kiruna has won fame for being moved in its entirety — a process started in 2004 — to accommodate the growth of the state-owned LKAB’s mine.