Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally
China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices.
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Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition
It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.
Financial spillover effect more intense between gold, silver
Researchers analyzed the portfolio risk characteristics and spillovers of precious metals commodities and equity markets across continents.
MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine amid fresh blockade
MMG said production is expected to cease by February 20 if the roadblock is not removed.
Tharisa chrome, PGM mine in South Africa to host solar farm
Tharisa, Total Eren and Chariot will collaborate on the development of a solar photovoltaic project to be installed at the Tharisa mine.
China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining
China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative.
France coal-fired power plants get short-term right to burn more
France is temporarily allowing electricity producers to burn more coal after the nation’s grid operator warned of possible power shortages.
Turkey lifts ban on importing scrap metal from Lebanon
The Turkish decision will secure $100 million of "fresh dollars" annually for Lebanon.
Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report
A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar power in a new paper.
