Botswana touts 24% stake in new mining companies for citizensUnder current legislation, the government is entitled to offer to buy as much as 15% equity in any new mining entity.Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 8:57 am
US Senators release energy permitting reform bill Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals…Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 4:57 pm
China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplusShipments more than doubled to 157,751 tons in June from…Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 9:25 am
More central banks to increase gold reserves within 12 months, WGC survey finds 29% of central banks expect their own gold reserves to rise. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 7:00 am
Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 4:17 am
Canada blocks Chinese rare earths deal in Trudeau-led crackdown Canadian 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 record Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 9:25 am
Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 9:13 am
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 8:12 am
Record copper prices likely to pause US scrap shipments to China Scrap typically accounts for about 9 million tonnes or roughly 30% of global copper supplies annually. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 7:21 am
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Serbia to give green light for Rio Tinto’s lithium mine The Jadar project could potentially produce 58,000 tons of lithium a year, starting in 2028. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 8:54 am