World’s top battery maker urges China to secure lithium
CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun submitted four proposals to China’s annual parliamentary session, including speeding up exploration and development of lithium resources.
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SQM sees profits surge as global lithium prices explode
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Global copper smelting slipped in February, satellite data shows
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Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal
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At least 18 killed in gold mine collapse in Guinea
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Copper production falls at major Chile mines in January, regulator says
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Deep-South says Namibia Ministry missed deadline to defend licence refusal
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Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire
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