Biden invokes Cold War powers to boost EV battery production This could help mining companies access $750 million under the Defense Production Act’s Title III fund. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 10:18 am
Trafigura is delivering Russian copper to LME warehouses LME copper inventories rose by 10,850 tonnes, or 13%, in the past three days. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 9:58 am
Airbus seeks titanium sources beyond Russia to safeguard production ramp-up The planned ramp-up to a rate of 65 A320-family narrow-bodies per month by mid-2023 is the number one priority for the group. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 9:50 am
US senator ‘worried’ about Chinese stake in MP Materials "It kind of disturbs me to know that there's a big Chinese interest there" Senator Lisa Murkowski said. Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 9:34 am
Equinox pours first gold at Santa Luz mine in Brazil At capacity, it is expected to produce approximately 100,000 oz. of gold a year over a 9.5-year mine life. Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 9:08 am
Billionaire Friedland secures rail deal to tap Guinea iron ore The deal with the Liberian government provides High Power Exploration Inc. with an outlet for its Nimba concession. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 8:21 am
Copper price down on China demand concerns China is grappling with the worst resurgence of covid-19 cases since early 2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 8:15 am
Chile’s former Energy Minister appointed new Codelco chair Maximo Pacheco held the role of energy minister from 2014 to 2016 during socialist ex-President Michelle Bachelet's administration Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 7:38 am
Tharisa acquires Karo platinum project in Zimbabwe The project, expected to start producing in two years, will produce 150,000 ounces a year of PGMs in concentrate in its first phase. Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 7:29 am