Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supplyThe gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada.Chantelle Schieven | February 14, 2024 | 8:01 am
Barrick CEO not interested in ‘piecemeal’ talks over First Quantum assetsFirst Quantum is exploring options to "manage its balance sheet,"…Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 7:26 am
IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sectorThe IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut…Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am
China’s new state-run agency explores expanding into spot iron ore procurement A push into the spot iron ore market would expand the new state buyer's ability to secure lower prices. Reuters | August 9, 2023 | 10:31 am
Newcrest leftovers don’t appeal to Australia’s top gold miners Newmont is widely expected by sector executives to sell the two Newcrest-operated mines in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | August 9, 2023 | 7:46 am
Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials Company officials updated the Gaston County Board of Commissioners on plans for water treatment, blasting and other issues at a public information meeting. Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm
Bolivia eyes lithium mining investment from Brazil’s Petrobras Petrobras has signaled interest in Bolivia's lithium-rich salt flats with an eye toward industrial-scale projects. Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 4:26 pm
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. Bloomberg News | August 8, 2023 | 10:30 am
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%. Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 10:18 am
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. Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 10:13 am
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. Visual Capitalist Elements | August 8, 2023 | 9:02 am
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. Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:22 am