October 7, 2024 US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, watchdog says Millions of people are displaced and fighting over minerals, particularly gold, has actually increased since the so-called conflict minerals law was passed in 2010.
October 7, 2024 Canadian Natural Resources buys $6.5 billion of Chevron assets The deal will bring CNRL's total working interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project from 70% to 90%.
October 7, 2024 Guest column: To solve its domestic mineral paradox, America may need price floors A price floor system might be uniquely effective by insuring against the likelihood of Chinese overproduction.
October 7, 2024 Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.
October 7, 2024 Costco’s gold bars fly off shelves as bullion prices smash records Costco is the “one bright spot” in the consumer gold-buying market, analyst says.
October 7, 2024 Metals markets eye China reopening for stimulus rally cues There are still concerns that Beijing will need to act even more to restore China to its status as the growth engine for major commodities.
October 4, 2024 Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium The deal would vault Rio into one of the world's largest suppliers of the battery metal, behind only Albemarle and SQM.
October 4, 2024 Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.
October 4, 2024 Apache Tribe takes fight against Resolution Copper to US Supreme Court The Tribe has asked the top court to review a decision by the Arizona state court to allow Resolution discharge contaminants into Queen Creek.
October 3, 2024 India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains Indian trade minister Piyush Goya described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding but did not provide further details on its scope.
Trump asks for talks with US partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals US President Donald Trump has determined it is necessary to negotiate with trading partners. January 14, 2026 | 02:39 pm
