Vale, Anglo American underline ESG issues as copper demand soars
Mining executives view higher demand for the metal as an opportunity for the industry to improve its image.
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The road to the first US domestic hard-rock lithium supply chain
Piedmont's deal to supply spodumene from North Carolina to Tesla represents the start of the first domestic lithium supply chain, CEO says.
Copper price rally has echoes of supercycle for Freeport CEO
For Freeport, the jump in copper prices is creating “a magical time” given it’s coinciding with the ramp-up of its Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Iron ore price dives on China pollution crackdown
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has urged the country's top steelmaking city – Tangshan – to crack down on violators of air quality rules.
Codelco sees copper demand rising, prices strong for 3-4 years
The company believes price of the red metal is likely to hover at $3 or more per pound.
Home: US anti-dumping duties escalate aluminum trade friction
The United States has this month slapped anti-dumping duties on imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from 18 countries.
Booming electric vehicle sales drive surge in cobalt prices
The price of the metal stands at $53,000 per tonne, up 65% this year and around its highest since December 2018.
UK coal mine on hold after gov’t calls for public inquiry
Official review will decide fate of the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.
Europe lagging in battery metals production – report
According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
