Peru president replaces mining minister as crisis escalates President Pedro Castillo replaced four ministers amid a mining and fertilizer crisis. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 1:42 pm
Canada’s first rare earth producer begins shipping concentrate Vital Metals' Nechalacho rare earths mine in the Northwest Territories has begun deliveries. Staff Writer | May 23, 2022 | 1:18 pm
Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am
China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 9:46 am
China triples solar investments as clean energy push accelerates The nation is forecast to add a record 220 gigawatts of total power capacity this year, according to the NEA. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:22 am
Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:19 am
Metals traders ‘self sanction’ key Russian palladium, disrupting markets Traders are concerned about getting stuck with Russian-branded bars if they are unable to sell them. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:09 am
Mine auction draws 3,448 bids amid scramble for lithium The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:01 am
Legendary lithium riches from Bolivia’s salt flats may still just be a mirage Bolivia has a history of unfulfilled promise with lithium. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 8:47 am
