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Column: Critical metals will be a key battleground in US-China trade war

It's clear that critical minerals will be China's weapon of choice in its escalating trade war with the United States.

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 9:55 am

Saudi Arabia has extracted lithium from oilfield runoffs, vice minister says

The country plans to launch a commercial pilot program for…

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:47 am

Russia sells stakes in some Kazakh uranium deposits to China

Kazatomprom accounted for 20% of global uranium production in 2023.

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:42 am

China’s coal output hits record, fueling oversupply concerns

China mined 428 million tons of raw coal above ground…

Bloomberg News | December 16, 2024 | 9:14 am

Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies

Trump plans to cut EV support, impose tariffs on battery…

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | 7:09 am

US offers six companies contracts to make uranium fuel for nuclear plants

The US is investigating uranium imports to see if China is helping Russia circumvent the ban.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 1:28 pm

US DOE to invest $17 million in critical minerals technology projects

The projects, which span 11 states, are designed to strengthen and streamline the manufacturing of high-impact components and technologies.

Staff Writer | December 10, 2024 | 9:53 am

GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute

With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 8:40 am

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 5:56 am

Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners

Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 5, 2024 | 8:23 am

Coal miner jumps by limit in biggest Indonesian IPO of 2024

Shares of PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia gained 20% in their first day of trading.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2024 | 7:01 am

Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown

Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 4:05 am

Rio Tinto joins partnership to study low-carbon aluminum production in Finland

The Arctial partnership will oversee a feasibility study and environmental impact assessment for a potential greenfield aluminum project in Kokkola.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2024 | 12:52 pm

The 45X tax credit makes a difference for US critical minerals

Regulations lawmakers and policymakers implement today will play an outsized role in the critical mineral landscape of tomorrow.

Farrell Gregory | December 4, 2024 | 10:38 am

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