China lithium prices near record as power cuts squeeze market
Sichuan, home to more than a fifth of China’s lithium production, extended industrial power cuts this week.
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Boliden declares force majeure on zinc amid Norway strike
Swedish miner declared force majeure due to a strike among Norwegian electrochemical industry workers.
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz team up with Canada in battery materials push
The agreement includes the production ramp-up of cathode materials.
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Zijin restarting production at Colombia gold mine after blockade
Zijin produced 196,493 ounces of gold last year and 294,581 of silver.
Electric vehicle industry prizes steel over aluminum, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says
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South32 nixes $700 million investment in NSW met coal mine
Australian miner citied insufficient prospective returns from the expected expenditure.