US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical minerals
The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and also has major deposits of copper, lithium, tantalum, and germanium.
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Chart: Electrification rush spurs record Argentine investments
Flows into Argentina grew 123%, with the lithium and copper industries contributing billions of dollars.
Rare earths prices sink to lowest since 2020 as China ramps up supply
Concerns have grown that China could further restrict exports of the strategic minerals after it limited exports of germanium and gallium late last month.
Vale inks deal to decarbonize Carajas iron ore railway
The plan includes the development of the first hybrid railway in Brazil.
Coal-related environmental regulations tend to underestimate long-run health impacts – study
New research found that policymakers need to consider both current and future payoffs when designing coal-related environmental regulations.
Barrick reports higher gold, copper output for second quarter
The rise in gold production was driven by higher output at Carlin mine in Nevada and return to normal throughput levels on completion of maintenance work at the site.
US Gold granted key permit for CK gold project
The CK gold-copper-silver in southeast Wyoming is slated to produce 108,500 ounces of gold equivalent annually over a ten-year mine life.
Fortescue Metals says founder’s split with wife won’t affect business
Fortescue Metals was forced to make a statement on Thursday regarding the future of the company on news of the split between Andrew and Nicola Forrest.
Metso, Avalon sign MOU for partnership to build first battery-grade lithium facility in Ontario
Contract would allow Avalon to license Metso’s technology and solutions to produce lithium hydroxide cathode materials to serve the EV market.
