June 18, 2024 Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply.
June 17, 2024 Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.
June 17, 2024 SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.
June 17, 2024 Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills.
June 13, 2024 Vedanta subsidiary Western Cluster plans $2bn Liberia investment The investment will spread over the next five years to fund the expansion of its iron ore operations.
June 13, 2024 Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.
June 13, 2024 Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the Middle East, has no intention to sell its shares in the US company.
June 12, 2024 South Korea, Kazakhstan sign minerals deals as Seoul moves to diversify supply chain Stable supply of critical minerals is considered crucial, as South Korea lacks natural resources.
June 12, 2024 Indonesia nickel firm in talks with Glencore ahead of 2025 listing The company is in talks to secure a stake sale to Glencore ahead of the listing as Ceria sets out to build an $8 billion nickel complex.
June 12, 2024 Gold rush to endure through 2024, though $3,000 mark may prove elusive Spot gold is trading around $2,300 per ounce after hitting a record $2,449.89 on May 20.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
