The mad scramble for copper
The US Geological Survey reports supply from copper mines in 2023 amounted to only 22 million tonnes. If the copper supply doesn’t grow this year, we are looking at a 6Mt deficit.
The US Geological Survey reports supply from copper mines in 2023 amounted to only 22 million tonnes. If the copper supply doesn’t grow this year, we are looking at a 6Mt deficit.
Chile's financial regulator allowed a planned lithium joint venture between SQM and Codelco to proceed without a vote by SQM shareholders.
Dinson Iron and Steel Company will produce 600,000 metric tons of carbon steel annually.
Oakland-based Molten Industries has developed a specialized technique to break methane into graphite.mo
"Demand growth has not been matched by price growth," Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze said.
The deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe copper mine is nearing completion.
Morocco is rich in phosphate resources, key to making LFP cells.
Chile's financial regulator said the Codelco-SQM joint venture does not need to face a vote by SQM shareholders.
The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.
The company also plans to discuss copper and lithium with the Saudi Arabia mining minister in Chile next month.