Ottawa clamps down on China’s critical-minerals foray, but not prospecting
One of Canada’s most successful mining prospectors finds a good chunk of his claims hemmed in on all sides by China Metallurgical Exploration Corp.
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US is vulnerable to China’s lock on key minerals, Biden aide says
“We can’t be in the position Europe was in front of the invasion of Ukraine,” said John Podesta, senior White House adviser for clean energy.
Goldshore boosts Moss inferred resource to 6 million oz
That is a 44% increase in contained ounces over earlier estimates.
China’s gold splurge reaches sixth month as reserves rise again
China raised its gold holdings by about 8.09 tons in April, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
Brazilian iron ore state wants to lure lithium investors
Minas Gerais will welcome “investors from all over the world” to Vale do Jequitinhonha, said governor Romeu Zema.
Gold price ticks higher ahead of US inflation data
Prices are about 3% lower from near record levels.
Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley
Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023 but conditions will not be as tight as previous years, according to the investment bank.
Steppe Gold enters definitive deal to acquire Anacortes Mining
This transaction, says Steppe, would create "a leading junior gold producer with significant near-term growth."
Copper price rises on low stockpiles in China
Copper inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses fell to their lowest levels since January.
