Workers at Glencore’s Australia refinery plan strike after pay talks fail
The union said workers at the Townsville refinery would walk off the job on Friday if their concerns are not resolved.
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Brazil’s antitrust regulator has opened the door to a major joint venture in the country’s aluminum sector.
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Chile mining sector faces policy test under Kast government
The new president, who took office on March 11, promises tougher security and faster approvals, but investors are watching for real reform.
US has two months of rare earth supplies left, SCMP reports
Analysts told SCMP that Beijing could gain indirect leverage over the duration and cost of US military operations if exports or supply chains were restricted.
Russian aluminum’s share of LME stocks hit 60% in February
The LME said last month it would suspend warranting of Russian aluminum in European Union warehouses.
CleanTech Lithium secures 40-year operating contract in Chile
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Gold price advances as Trump remarks calm inflation fears
Spot gold gained as much as 1.8% to about $5,240 an ounce.