Antofagasta secures copper supply deals with China smelters
The Chilean miner and China Copper, Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous and Jinchuan Group are said to have reached early deals.
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Indian Oil Corp., the nation’s largest oil refiner, has teamed up with startup Phinergy Ltd. to develop the Israeli company’s aluminum-air battery.
Brazil iron ore exports hit 9-month high in June
June exports were up 12.2% compared with the same month last year.
Canada accelerates zero-emissions passenger vehicle sales target to 2035
Mandatory target for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales to be zero-emission by 2035 moved from 2040.
Commodity traders make billions as oil, copper, battery metals prices rise
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US Forest Service advances Perpetua Resources’ plan for Idaho Stibnite-Gold project
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Piedmont expands spodumene resources with investment in IronRidge
Piedmont plans to purchase an equity stake in IronRidge and a 50% stake in its Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana.
Shortages flagged for critical EV materials lithium and cobalt
As the world moves to meet stringent targets for cutting carbon emissions, demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel vital for electric vehicle batteries will soar.