China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record
Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.
Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear
Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify…
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry
Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.
Record copper prices likely to pause US scrap shipments to China
Scrap typically accounts for about 9 million tonnes or roughly…
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda
Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium.
