Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies The 54 firms from 10 countries submitted statements of interest to develop 88 projects. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 7:04 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
Chinese premier’s Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited a lithium processing plant in resource-rich Western Australia state on Tuesday. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 6:56 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
Debswana reports fatality at its Jwaneng mine The incident, which took place on Monday, involved a contractor. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 3:53 am
Mexico steelworkers hold up 300,000t of steel, ArcelorMittal says Mexico's steel chamber said the work stoppage had a ripple effect throughout the region, as well as on supply chains in Mexico and the US. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 4:58 pm
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
SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 7:43 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
