US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China
A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.
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BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”
BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.
Nickel woes worsen for Glencore-backed miner as budget jumps 87%
Horizonte Minerals is warning that it needs a whole new financing package to restart its nickel project in northern Brazil.
Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa gold mine in Ontario
As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are open about hiring workers outside Canada to meet their needs.
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month
The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them.
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say
BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator
Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure
Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.
Polymetal to drop out of top 10 gold miners on Russia sale
The gold miner agreed to sell its Russian unit to Russian firm Mangazeya Plus.
