CHART: Top 20 automakers by battery metal spending
BYD’s battery metals bill was $1 billion below Tesla despite selling 2 million more EVs while GM’s per EV costs are the highest in the industry.
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Vitol, Gunvor rock metals markets with big aluminum bets
Both taken long positions in the LME aluminum contracts nearing expiry that were at times larger than the readily available stock.
CATL’s lithium partner sees swings in near-term prices
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Column: LME fined for failing to hit the brakes in nickel crisis
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PDAC 2025 JV video: ValOre aims to consolidate Brazil PGMs district, CEO says
The company is set to create a nearly 1,000 sq. km precious metals district in Brazil’s Ceará state.
Congo may extend cobalt export suspension, president says
After the four-month suspension is up, “a thorough assessment will be conducted," says President Felix Tshisekedi.
Trump says Ukraine minerals deal to be “signed soon” – Reuters
Trump also said that the two sides are discussing American ownership of Ukrainian power plants.
Cobre Panama opens door to public in bid to draw support for restart
The tour offers a firsthand experience from the Botija pit to the 300 MW power plant, the international port, and the tailings management facility.