Canada blocks Chinese rare earths deal in Trudeau-led crackdownCanadian government said it will buy stockpiled rare earth materials from Vital Metals to prevent the company from selling to a Chinese buyer.Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 10:26 am
China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a recordHeavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed…Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 9:25 am
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industryBrazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 8:12 am
Indonesia buying record amounts of Philippine nickel ore due to quota delays Delays by Jakarta in issuing mining quotas and heavy rains have hurt local supply. Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 6:51 am
China 2024 rare earths quota growth set to slow amid supply glut The quota is likely to reach 270,000 metric tons for all of 2024. Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 6:46 am
India imports more silver in 4 months than in all of 2023 India imported a record 4,172 metric tons of silver during January to April. Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 6:39 am
BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut off, BHP confirmed it had failed to secure Anglo’s board backing and would not proceed with the takeover. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2024 | 4:05 am
BHP and Anglo remain split on South Africa as time runs out BHP has until 5 p.m. London on Wednesday to commit to an offer. Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 10:32 am
Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year. Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 7:17 am
EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains Ministers in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday, which will be followed by the joint development of “concrete actions” over the next six months. Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 6:11 am
Column: Rising stocks strike a dissonant note in tin’s bull party Tin remains the strongest year-to-date base metals performer. Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 7:46 am
China defies global copper squeeze with near-record production Copper smelters in China are maintaining production at near-record levels. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2024 | 7:11 am