US has two months of rare earth supplies left, SCMP reports Analysts told SCMP that Beijing could gain indirect leverage over the duration and cost of US military operations if exports or supply chains were restricted. Staff Writer | March 10, 2026 | 1:35 pm
Russian aluminum’s share of LME stocks hit 60% in February The LME said last month it would suspend warranting of Russian aluminum in European Union warehouses. Reuters | March 10, 2026 | 12:06 pm
CleanTech Lithium secures 40-year operating contract in Chile Laguna Verde is one of the largest lithium resources in Chile outside the Atacama Salar. Staff Writer | March 10, 2026 | 11:45 am
Gold price advances as Trump remarks calm inflation fears Spot gold gained as much as 1.8% to about $5,240 an ounce. Staff Writer | March 10, 2026 | 11:04 am
Electra inks new cobalt supply deal with LG Energy Term sheet outlines Electra's commitment to supplying 60% of its cobalt sulfate production through 2029. Staff Writer | March 10, 2026 | 9:51 am
Spain to invest $481 million in raw materials push The funds will go to measures including recycling raw materials from waste and new exploration, the government said. Reuters | March 10, 2026 | 9:20 am
Aluminum price surge propels Chinese tycoon to $48 billion fortune In the last year alone, Zhang Bo's family wealth has gained 110%. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2026 | 9:14 am
Rio Tinto ships first lithium from Rincon, nets $1.175B project loan The Rincon project is expected to deliver approximately 53,000 tonnes of lithium carbonates annually over a 40-year life. Staff Writer | March 10, 2026 | 8:57 am
Lundin spends $215M to boost Chile footprint Lundin will buy an additional 5% interest in the Caserones mine, as well as a 31% stake in the Los Helados copper-gold deposit. Frédéric Tomesco | March 10, 2026 | 7:43 am