China flexes lithium dominance with plans for tech-export curbs
Beijing proposes including battery cathode material preparation technology to its catalog of applications that are subject to export bans or restrictions.
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Indonesian prosecutors name five tin mining firms accused of illegal mining
The companies allegedly colluded with former executives at PT Timah to accommodate illegal tin mining.
Hudbay receives all permits for Copper World project in Arizona
According to Hudbay, Copper World is expected to increase its consolidated annual copper production by more than 50% from current levels.
China’s 2025 iron ore imports set to hit new high even as steel demand dwindles
UBS forecasts a moderate surplus in 2025 and prices holding up around $95-100/t under the base case scenario.
LME nickel hits four-year low as 2025 opens with eyes on China
Prices for nickel, used in stainless steel and batteries, dropped towards $15,000 a ton on the London Metal Exchange.
Manganese X secures $1.4m investment from Sprott
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Cameco suspends uranium production at Inkai JV in Kazakhstan over bureaucratic holdup
The in-situ recovery JV with Kazatomprom didn’t get an extension to submit its project paperwork.
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises $537 million in race for critical minerals
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Oman makes first copper export in 30 years
Approximately 900 tonnes of copper concentrates were shipped from the Lasail mine in Sohar.