Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot
President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.
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CATL sees progress in bid to restart key China lithium mine
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Solaris values Ecuador copper mine at $4.6B
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Congo suspends activities at Chinese mine after spill
Congo's mines minister said the operator, a unit of Zhejiang Huayou, does not meet environmental standards.
China approves registration of platinum and palladium futures
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China’s October rare earth exports rise 9% from September
China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 4,343.5 metric tons of rare earths in October.