Peru president replaces mining minister as crisis escalates
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Canada’s first rare earth producer begins shipping concentrate
Vital Metals' Nechalacho rare earths mine in the Northwest Territories has begun deliveries.
China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore
There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.
Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit
AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.
Metals traders ‘self sanction’ key Russian palladium, disrupting markets
Traders are concerned about getting stuck with Russian-branded bars if they are unable to sell them.
Mine auction draws 3,448 bids amid scramble for lithium
The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes.
Legendary lithium riches from Bolivia’s salt flats may still just be a mirage
Bolivia has a history of unfulfilled promise with lithium.
Nornickel cuts estimate of 2022 global palladium deficit
It expects a global palladium market deficit of 100,000 ounces and a global nickel market surplus of 37,000 tonnes in 2022.
Glencore to appear in court in US, UK over corruption probe
Glencore is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and Brazilian authorities in the Car Wash scandal.