Codelco secures lithium quota needed for SQM partnership
Chile's nuclear energy regulator CCHEN approved an initial extraction of 2.5 million metric tons of lithium metal equivalent from 2031 to 2060.
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Copper price rises to three‑month high amid supply squeeze and trade optimism
LME copper prices are set to close out the first half of the year with a gain of 12%.
Iron ore price slides on weak Chinese demand
The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended 1.32% lower.
India’s NMDC explores critical minerals acquisition overseas
The country's largest iron ore miner opened a Dubai office that will track mineral sector developments in Africa and Australia.
India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits
New Delhi is stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies essential to its energy transition.
INSIGHT: Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply
While rare earths magnets from China are beginning to flow again, customers remain on edge about the threat of future shortages.
Column: Coal used to be Australia’s commodity export king, but gold is coming
For decades, coal was the bedrock of Australia's commodity exports before it lost its top status to iron ore.
Coal used to make steel gets break in Trump’s tax bill
In the latest version of Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, met coal can claim an advanced manufacturing production tax credit.
Panama ships part of stockpiled copper out of closed First Quantum mine
More than 33,000 metric tons of copper concentrate have been sent out, the Panamanian trade and industry ministry said.
