CHART: Price spike doubles value of cobalt EV battery market
Congo’s surprise export ban and collaboration with Indonesia to limit global supply of cobalt sparks rapid reaction in top source of demand.
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Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few
New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.
US Interior Department to fast-track mining and energy projects
Under the new directive, environmental reviews that normally take up to a year will now be done in just 14 days.
Newmont stock leads gold miners’ gains as profit tops estimates
Newmont rose as much as 4.2% to $55.40 in New York, outperforming its industry peers as well as gains in spot gold.
Op-Ed: A credible strategy emerging to secure US critical supply chains
A lack of security in critical mineral supply chains threatens the US’ industrial base, technological innovation and the energy transition.
Trump considering sovereign wealth fund to invest in US miners, Interior Secretary says
Interior Department also announced that it will expedite the development of domestic energy resources and critical minerals.
Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium tie-up
The competition regulator's approval follows endorsements from the EU, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Atlantic Lithium asks Ghana for tax relief to save mine
The value of the Ewoyaa lithium project has declined significantly due to an 80% drop in the battery metal prices since their peak in 2022.
Australian Prime Minister pledges to set up critical minerals strategic reserve
Albanese said the government would buy critical minerals from commercial projects or set up an option to buy at a given price.