VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett. MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am
Vulcan pushes back large-scale production date for German lithium plant to 2027 Vulcan started producing lithium chloride, an important component in producing lithium hydroxide, at its upstream extraction plant in Landau, Germany, in April. Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 8:54 am
Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am
Huayou seeks $2.7 billion for Ford-backed Indonesia nickel plant The fundraising comes as benchmark nickel prices trade near a four-year low amid weaker demand from the stainless steel market. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2024 | 5:05 pm
MP Materials posts smaller-than-expected loss on higher output, sales The company sold 9,729 metric tons of that concentrate during the quarter, 6% higher than the year-ago period. Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:03 pm
Ahead of Rio Tinto buyout, Arcadium’s profit dips on sliding lithium prices The company posted third-quarter net income of $16.1 million, compared to $87.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 1:47 pm
Canada’s auditor general snaps at climate, Indigenous gaps in critical minerals strategy Government program issued in 2022 budgets C$3.8 billion on critical minerals support over eight years. Colin McLelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Viridion JV signs MOU to secure rare earth magnet supply chain in Brazil SENAI’s LabFab facility is targeting a ramp up in NdFeB production to 100 tonnes per annum by the end of 2026. Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 2:51 pm
Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices The results underscore the supply glut engulfing the entire lithium industry amid oversupply from China. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 2:01 pm
