Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals
The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.
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Samarco fails to reach agreement with creditors
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Arriagada also said the company is still looking to develop its Twin Metals project despite the Biden administration's refusal to renew its licenses.
