Copper prices pressured by weak demand, sentiment, rising inventories — report

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.

Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.

Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.

Fitch’s forecast reflects continued weaker demand over 2023 and slight improvements in supply as mining and smelting operations are normalised across the market.

Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption".

Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market.

EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.

In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.

Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."