February 27, 2025 China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%.
February 27, 2025 Workers seek collective bargaining at Rio Tinto Pilbara mine Workers are voting on making an agreement that would guarantee annual pay increases as living costs rise.
February 27, 2025 Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt.
February 27, 2025 Rusal to launch production of rare-earth metal scandium this year The announcement came days after President Vladimir Putin called for Russia to step up its output of rare earths.
February 27, 2025 Scientists predict major quake in Chile’s mineral-rich north Chile is located on the seismically active Ring of Fire that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
February 27, 2025 Gold price set for first weekly loss of 2025 as investors take profits Investors booked profits from a blistering rally that saw the metal gain more than 9% this year, with prices breaking record highs.
February 26, 2025 Panama delays copper mine decision pending social security reform But before a decision on the mine is taken, the government has to approve the preservation and safety management plan.
February 26, 2025 Trump’s tariff threat sparks global race to get copper to the US The gap between copper prices in the US and the rest of the world widened sharply after Trump's announcement on Tuesday.
February 26, 2025 Potential US copper tariffs seen costing domestic industry dearly President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports.
February 26, 2025 Column: Trump’s tariff threat presages turbulent times for Doctor Copper Doctor Copper has been trying to price in the potential for US import tariffs since late January.
Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture. December 12, 2025 | 03:32 pm
