EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s
The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached.
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The LME plans to work with China's Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME) to launch trading in lower nickel grades.
Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold
Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin.
Mali to review and renegotiate mining contracts
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Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades
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Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec
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South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan
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Codelco loses environmental licence for Ecuador copper project
A provincial appeals court has stripped Codelco of its environmental licence for the Llurimagua project.
