The world’s copper supply is suddenly looking scarceA forecast surplus of copper going into 2024 has suddenly all but disappeared.Bloomberg News | December 11, 2023 | 10:55 am
China exchange adds lithium warehouses to allay fears of short squeezeChina is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium…Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 6:48 am
Bribery case snares man who held Trafigura’s secrets and purse stringsFor years, one of the most powerful people in commodity…Bloomberg News | December 8, 2023 | 6:56 am
Billionaire Reuben brothers sue Trafigura over nickel fraud Trafigura found out that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to. Bloomberg News | June 16, 2023 | 7:55 am
Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batteries The global battle to reshape the lithium industry is sucking in oil producers, tech startups and entrenched mining giants. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:27 am
First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 9:26 am
Chinese miners try livestream sales to shift coal glut With coal inventories at China's ports and power plants reaching record highs in recent weeks, some miners are getting more creative in their customer outreach. Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:49 am
In China’s lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost The city of Yichun is ground zero in the country's push to cut its reliance on imports of the metal for its battery industry. Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:22 am
Column: Tin takes a breather but the calm may not last long Tin's roller-coaster ride has paused as the market navigates a period of weak demand and improved supply. Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 8:05 am
Copper market poised for unprecedented growth: Citigroup’s insights and predictions Electric vehicles (EVs) require up to three times more copper compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. U.S. Global Investors | June 13, 2023 | 5:04 pm
Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential Edgard Kagan, a career diplomat, told his Senate confirmation hearing that developing new sources for critical minerals was a very high priority. Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 2:27 pm
EU, Argentina sign raw materials MOU with lithium in focus The MoU comes as the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc push towards finalizing a trade deal. Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 12:54 pm