US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them
American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere.
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Global markets count cost of Russian invasion
Ukraine war may leave lasting mark on world economy.
Brazilian farmers rush to secure fertilizers on Ukraine war fears
Brazilian soybean farmers are buying fertilizers for planting that starts in September and are likely to pay higher prices than US producers who have already bought their nutrients.
LME says some members may have positions subject to sanctions
So far the LME has not had to suspend any of its brands due to sanctions, but the exchange said it was ready to take action if necessary.
Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn
The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents.
China’s plans for coal could be upset by surge in energy prices
China’s state planning agency on Thursday announced another round of measures to cool prices, threatening to intervene if a certain range is breached.
Morocco seeks to boost cobalt output, official says
Morocco aims to exploit its cobalt reserves as part of the supply chain for rechargeable batteries.
Gold price reverses course as traders assess impact of Ukraine conflict
The turnaround in gold prices was due to “a combination of a heavy overbought market running out of momentum ahead of $2,000," an analyst said.
Dalian iron ore down on Chinese price control
Vale executives said on Friday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to influence the price of iron ore pellets.
