August 8, 2023 Lithium deals cast doubt on Australia’s onshore refining dream Australia’s government has ambitions to help break China’s stranglehold on the battery supply chain.
August 8, 2023 Mali adopts new mining code that boosts state interests A draft of the code proposed changes that could boost state and private Malian interests in new projects to 35%, from up a current 20%.
August 8, 2023 Peru copper output grows in first half of 2023, up 22% in June Copper output was hit earlier this year after nationwide protests, but mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico has been upbeat.
August 8, 2023 Charted: America’s import reliance of critical minerals The US is 100% reliant on imports for at least 12 key minerals deemed critical by the government.
August 8, 2023 Graves a barrier for Jindal’s $2 billion South African iron mine Residents say the mine could lead to more than 3,000 households and 3,000 graves being moved.
August 8, 2023 Glencore keeps dealmaking powder dry for Teck as payouts drop The company underlined its interest in a deal by holding back $2 billion for a potential purchase of Teck’s coal business.
August 8, 2023 Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection laws Laws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters by Rio Tinto.
August 8, 2023 Barrick beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices The company also maintained its full-year production outlook for gold and copper.
August 8, 2023 China July rare earths exports refresh an over three-year high on decent demand, restriction fears China's exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier.
August 8, 2023 Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.
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
