March 12, 2023

China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025

UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.

March 12, 2023

Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads

Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities.

March 11, 2023

Highland Gold owner weighs buying Polymetal assets

Mining magnate Vladislav Sviblov is weighing a purchase of some of the Russian assets of Polymetal.

March 11, 2023

Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal

Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon.

March 10, 2023

US, EU to negotiate critical minerals agreement

US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday to immediately begin negotiations.

March 10, 2023

US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

March 10, 2023

Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light

The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters.

March 10, 2023

Singapore’s central bank boosted gold reserves 30% in January

Central banks worldwide have been building holdings of bullion as the dollar’s strength has waned in recent months.

March 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Countries will restore diplomatic ties, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf that has unnerved oil markets.  

March 10, 2023

China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.