Metals set for worst quarter since 2008 on global downturn angst The London Metal Exchange Index has tumbled 23% since the end of March. Bloomberg News | June 30, 2022 | 8:26 am
California lithium tax would delay shipments to automakers, executives warn The brewing tension comes as America's largest state is trying to position itself as a leader in the green energy revolution. Reuters | June 30, 2022 | 8:19 am
Copper price heads for biggest quarterly plunge since 2011 "We still see metals falling as a recession in the US is fully priced in," said Commerzbank analyst. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 8:08 am
Czech coal miner OKD extends production until at least end-2023 The Czech Republic's only hard-coal miner is looking at prolonging operations until 2025 amid Europe's energy crisis. Reuters | June 30, 2022 | 7:54 am
Huayou to explore Zimbabwe lithium plant ‘when conditions are right’ China's biggest cobalt refiner acquired the hard-rock Arcadia lithium mine, just outside the capital Harare, for $422 million earlier this year. Reuters | June 30, 2022 | 7:51 am
Column: US forms ‘friendly’ coalition to secure critical minerals A metallic NATO is starting to take shape, though no-one is calling it that just yet, writes Andy Home. Reuters | June 30, 2022 | 7:48 am
Minerals from Antarctica give clues to potentially habitable locations on Mars Minerals found in samples of material from Antarctica could give scientists a better understanding of the surface and subsurface environment of Mars. Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 6:06 am
Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year The miner saw prices for its rough diamonds climb 7.7% from the previous sale of fiscal year 2022. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2022 | 5:51 am
LME examining UK’s sanctions on Nornickel boss Potanin The exchange is looking into the detail of the sanctions and what it may mean for itself, its participants, and Norilsk brands. Reuters | June 30, 2022 | 4:46 am