SQM doubles down on lithium boom as peers go on the defensive
On the edge of Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the world’s biggest lithium refineries is about to get a lot bigger.
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Push for ESG price premiums may reshape global critical minerals markets
Are customers willing to pay more for low-carbon nickel? Some analysts say yes — under certain conditions.
SQM updates shareholders over delayed Codelco lithium deal
Miner plans to transfer to state-run copper producer Codelco its mining concessions and other rights in Chile's Maricunga salt flat.
EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts
Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.
Antofagasta launches desalination plant for Los Pelambres mine
The mine is the first to operate with desalinated water in an area of the country that has suffered a 15-year drought.
US Critical Materials makes gallium discovery at Sheep Creek in Montana
The US is 100% dependent on imported gallium, which is critical for national defense, primarily from China, which curbed exports last year.
Zinc price rallies as Glencore temporarily halts mine in Australia
Prices rose as much as 2.5% to $2,571.50 a metric ton on the LME.
Global nickel market sees 13,400t surplus in January – INSG
The nickel market surplus widened last year to 238,800 tonnes from 103,900 tonnes in 2022.
Uranium’s 22% price plunge is bottoming out on nuclear future
Industry experts and analysts say that the uranium market has likely set a new floor thanks to a strong demand outlook.
