The stronger-than-expected increase comes as Chile’s economy cools following last year’s record growth of 11.7%.

Gertler will return assets worth billions of dollars to the State in exchange for the reimbursement of expenses and Congo’s assistance.

The mineral potential of the northern reaches of Canada, the US, and Europe remains largely untapped.

Where will Ford get all the lithium and other metals for the many electric vehicles the company plans to produce?

The region's import dependency on enabling metals was already high and has turned critical since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, writes Andy Home.

CATL’s shares have fallen 30% this year.