China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining. Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am
China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:55 am
US IRA is ‘cream on top’ as Arcadium eyes lithium growth US subsidies will support the growth of the top 3 lithium producer if the Livent and Allkem merger creating the new company goes ahead. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:49 am
Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 6:06 am
Allkem sees low lithium prices extending over near term Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 6:11 pm
Ramaco CEO says Wyoming coal mine discoveries include gallium, germanium The company called its discovery one of the largest rare earth elements deposits in the US. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 2:57 pm
BHP reshuffles executives, Vandita Pant to take CFO role Current CFO David Lamont will remain with BHP until February 2025. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 2:41 pm
Lynas attains first feed for Kalgoorlie project The mixed rare earth carbonate from the facility will be introduced to the Lynas Malaysia plant commencing late in the March quarter. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 1:32 pm
Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 12:38 pm