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“Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

Bruno Venditti | March 7, 2023 | 10:24 am

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 10:09 am

Rio Tinto keeps working to build Indigenous support for Resolution mine

Resolution is key to the mining giant's future as the project would produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:58 am

British Columbia exploration spending hits 10-year high in 2022

Copper exploration spending jumped 84% year over year in 2022, rising from C$128 million in 2021 to C$235 million.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:52 am

Gold price falls as Powell testimony lifts dollar

Gold had already retreated from Friday’s strong close, but so far Powell is more direct and aggressive than market had anticipated, analyst says.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:50 am

Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared

Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:28 am

Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom

The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:20 am

Tesla, GM follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners

Investors and car makers continue to bet on lithium miners, wagering that a shift toward EVs will become a permanent trend.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:15 am

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am

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