Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act.

If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project.

Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter.

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.

The ties upgrade marks the latest success for Communist-ruled Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy".

Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees.

Joseph Michaels advised Allkem in its merger with Livent, a transaction valued at $10.6 billion, and which created the world’s third largest lithium miner.

The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.