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Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chile in April called for proposals in more than two dozen salt flats that contain the battery metal.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:29 am

Global gold ETFs saw second month of inflows in June, says WGC

Gold ETFs saw the inflow of 17.5 metric tons, or…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:24 am

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 6:46 am

Ukraine war sparks surge in copper demand

Russia's war against Ukraine is increasing the demand for copper,…

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 10:22 am

Canada’s move to limit mining M&A hurts big metals producers, Scotia says

The new directive suggests that companies including Cameco, Teck Resources,…

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 9:57 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

JPMorgan says BHP plan risks $4.3 billion South Africa outflow

Such an outflow, if a deal goes ahead, could weaken the rand.

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2024 | 7:05 am

BlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend talks with BHP

Anglo American was encouraged by key shareholders to continue engaging in talks with BHP over its proposed $49.18 billion mining merger.

Reuters | May 25, 2024 | 12:37 pm

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