Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control
China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.
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Vale Canada, Sumitomo sign initial deal to sell 14% stake in Indonesian nickel miner
Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply
The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia
The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium.
Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea
The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.
Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering
The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories.
Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw
"We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.
CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion
To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.
EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024
The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine.
