Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers

Chile is already the world’s no. 2 producer of lithium after Australia. But demand is exploding worldwide.

A study by environmental group Instituto Escolhas shows that many small operations are too big to be considered artisanal.

Ruth Crowell said the reason why is the price of gold not higher has to do with a strong US dollar.

China’s aluminum producers are following in the footsteps of their nickel peers by setting up smelters in Indonesia.

China's Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.

The southern African nation last week banned exports of unprocessed lithium and other critical minerals.

For a company with “gold” in its name, Barrick Gold Corp. has become noticeably fixated on copper.

The spot price of iron ore has gyrated in recent weeks, driven by hopes for more stimulus from Beijing and concerns that the run of soft economic indicators is likely to extend.

The request is the eleventh such action under the North American trade pact.