Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records. Colin McClelland | March 15, 2024 | 10:40 am
Congo rebels block trade routes, threatening supply of key metal The world’s supply of tantalum, an essential component in most computers and mobile phones, is under threat. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 10:36 am
How much does the US depend on Russian uranium? Despite a new uranium ban being discussed in Congress, the US is still heavily dependent on Russian uranium. Visual Capitalist - Elements | March 15, 2024 | 9:10 am
Column: Raw materials squeeze jolts copper out of its torpor The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:55 am
Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:52 am
Column: Iron ore faces China fundamentals and sentiment hurdles Overall, the outlook for China's iron ore demand has darkened after the strong start to 2024. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Northern Dynasty takes EPA’s Pebble veto to court The company is seeking to vacate the EPA veto of its mine development at Pebble. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Copper price surges on supply threat as iron ore shows economic risks Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:14 am
Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 7:05 am
