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Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am

Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering

The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's…

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am

Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says

The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a…

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after…

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 11:03 am

Split views in copper concentrate balance forecast drag on TC/RCs negotiations

Copper miners and smelters are unlikely to settle the annual…

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 9:32 am

EnCore Energy shares slide on buying another uranium plant in Texas

The deal gives enCore three of only 11 licensed production facilities in the United States.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2022 | 8:32 am

Nickel briefly surges by limit as report of blast spooks market

The metal price jumped by its 15% daily limit after an unconfirmed report about a blast at a nickel plant in Indonesia.

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2022 | 8:07 am

Column: Iron ore’s price bounce may be based on more than just China hopes

The price of spot iron ore for delivery to northern China has rallied from a two-year low as some optimism creeps back into the market.

Reuters | November 14, 2022 | 7:55 am

Shanta Gold shares drop as Shandong, Chaarat end takeover talks

It said Shandong Gold, Chaarat Gold and previously Yintai Gold's offers did not reflect the value of the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2022 | 5:11 am

Iron ore price soars as China covid curbs eased despite surge in cases

Sentiment was already upbeat before China announced the relaxed covid-19 curbs, despite a surge in new case numbers.

Reuters | November 11, 2022 | 10:26 am

Oil to zinc prices soar after China eases some covid restrictions

Almost all major commodities traded higher following China’s move to reduce the time that travelers and close contacts of infected people must spend in quarantine.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 10:21 am

Rio Tinto’s long-awaited deal comeback is stuck in limbo

Rio has struggled to win investor support for the Turquoise Hill deal, forcing it to offer unusual terms to the most stubborn holdouts which appeared to be enough to close the deal.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 9:29 am