October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
October 1, 2019 Lithium at two-year low hobbles US bid to loosen China’s grip on market The lowest lithium prices in over two years are hampering a handful of miners that want to challenge China’s dominance in the market.
October 1, 2019 US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.
October 1, 2019 Lithium Americas, Ganfeng to build larger-scale mine in Argentina The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.
September 27, 2019 China now produces 56% of the world’s steel Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.
September 27, 2019 US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.
September 26, 2019 Muskmobiles running rivals off the road Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.
September 26, 2019 First solid bitumen test shipment on its way from Alberta to China Melia Energy says it has found a way to address concerns about an oil spill on either land or at sea.
September 25, 2019 Rio strikes deal with Chinese partners to cut steel-making emissions The partnership with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University seeks to develop new ways to cut carbon emissions along the steelmaking supply chain.
September 19, 2019 Iron ore price plunges, “panic” selling of coking coal “What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.”
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
