Column: Raw materials squeeze jolts copper out of its torpor
The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber.
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Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies
If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.
Column: Iron ore faces China fundamentals and sentiment hurdles
Overall, the outlook for China's iron ore demand has darkened after the strong start to 2024.
Northern Dynasty takes EPA’s Pebble veto to court
The company is seeking to vacate the EPA veto of its mine development at Pebble.
Copper price surges on supply threat as iron ore shows economic risks
Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly.
Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output
The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Cost advantage of natural hydrogen sparks energy companies’ interest – report
At the end of 2023, 40 companies were searching for natural hydrogen deposits, up from just 10 in 2020, new research shows.
Cornish Metals CEO steps down
Ken Armstrong, a non-executive director, will step in as interim CEO.
Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns
The ruling involves the Los Patos River-Salar del Hombre Muerto area, where global lithium giant Arcadium Lithium has a project.
