Ecuador’s mining future uncertain as socialist party gains traction
Luisa González, a protégé of ex-President Rafael Correa, is capitalizing on public frustration with the economy and gang violence.
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Kodal kicks off production at Mali’s Bougouni lithium mine
First production of spodumene concentrate at Bougouni makes it Mali's second lithium mine to begin operations in less than two months.
New steel and aluminum tariff rates take effect March 12, executive orders show
The full texts of the orders were not released for several hours after Trump signed them on Monday.
Trump sets 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum as trade war widens
The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, the country’s top two foreign suppliers of the metals.
Patriot Battery on track for feasibility study in Q3
The winter 2025 program is expected to run through mid-April, targeting a minimum of 15,000 metres of drilling using four rigs.
Chinese gold buyers forced to sidelines as prices near $3,000
As a major importer, gold buyers in China often have to pay over the odds to secure bullion.
Video: Tariffs on allies will boost Chinese critical minerals imports, says Bipartisan Policy Center
According to the think tank, tariffs won’t help make US critical minerals more competitive.
ReElement, Novare to build Africa’s first critical elements refinery
The $100 million facility is expected to begin development in H2 2025.
US copper price premium soars to record after Trump tariff moves
Since Trump became president, Comex copper has traded at a premium to the LME, ranging from about around $250 to $500.
