October 16, 2025 Automaker group warns Nexperia chip supply issue could quickly disrupt US production Some automakers say that US auto plants could be affected as soon as next month.
October 16, 2025 Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments At least a dozen companies — including lithium, copper, rare earths, and geothermal firms — have signed with major Washington lobbying firms since January.
October 16, 2025 Sandvik launches DataDrive’31 Major new technology program is aimed at accelerating mining’s digital transformation through data-driven innovation.
October 16, 2025 Lithium CEO pledges to forge ahead on project without US grant American Battery Technology lost more than one-third of its market value on Thursday after disclosing the termination of a government grant.
October 16, 2025 US cancels $500 million cobalt tender in critical minerals blow A fresh sign of the challenges facing Western countries trying to bolster domestic supplies of the battery metal.
October 16, 2025 Brazil eyes financial guarantees, tax breaks for strategic minerals A meeting is scheduled to vote on a resolution creating a working group tasked with analyzing and proposing public policies.
October 16, 2025 Gold smuggling surges in India as price spikes before festivals Gold smuggling into the world's second-largest buyer has decreased after the government cut import taxes from 15% to 6%.
October 16, 2025 Xi’s rare earth shock gives Trump a chance to win over US allies The tension comes as Xi and Trump prepare for their first sitdown in six years this month in South Korea.
October 16, 2025 Gold price extends record on US-China tensions and Fed rate-cut bets Bullion has risen more than 5% so far this week and touched a peak above $4,243 an ounce.
October 16, 2025 China’s scrambled weather and safety scrutiny tilt coal higher Shanxi and neighboring Shaanxi are two coal hubs already contending with floods that are likely to curtail supply in coming months.
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