A year on from the nickel crisis the London Metal Exchange is still struggling to regain trading momentum.

US-based Elliott and Jane Street are demanding damages of $456.4 million and $15.34 million, respectively, after price soared to a record above $100,000 on March 8, 2022.

Canada has critical minerals cooperation agreements with Japan, the US and the European Union.

The head of Mexico's mining chamber issued a stark warning against the proposal, saying it could cost the country up to 420,000 direct jobs.

Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura is considering proposing the plan for the minerals.

Copper production should pick up in the coming years after a recent slump, mining minister Marcela Hernando said.

Mismanagement and corruption at state-owned companies have had a knock-on effect on ports and road transport, hitting efficiency and dampening investor appetite.

Teck has suffered a blow to its plans to separate its coal and metals operations after a major advisory firm urged shareholders to reject the move.