The surprise contraction in China's manufacturing index in April underlines the uneven nature of the recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.

The Mexican Senate approved a new mining law that the mining chamber and Canada rebuked.

Trudeau promised that, if the government is asked to approve a deal, it will be consistent in applying Canada’s takeover rules “so investors can know what they’re getting into.”

A global market deficit is expected for 2023 as a whole, but surpluses are likely from next year, rising to 145,693 tonnes by 2027.

“In the longer term, the energy transition could significantly lift the demand for some metals, notably lithium, copper, and nickel,” the bank said.

JP Morgan sees global copper mine production rising by 2.6% in 2023.

An accord would essentially allow EU companies to take advantage of some of the benefits in the IRA.

While it was well-telegraphed, Chile’s new model for lithium still surprised many investors.