LME faces suit from funds including AQR over nickel crisis
The LME is already facing lawsuits from Jane Street and Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management over its handling of the March nickel crisis.
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Turquoise Hill holder Pentwater ups stake, rejects Rio Tinto bid
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Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report
Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily in the business of recycling the battery metal this year.
Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects
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