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Shareholders warn Nippon Steel faces higher decarbonization costs with US Steel takeover

An activist shareholder group said the potential addition of U.S. Steel's 11 blast furnaces to Nippon Steel's operations will almost certainly increase the company's cost of decarbonization.

Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 6:58 am

Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company

Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals…

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 4:17 am

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify…

Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 9:13 am

SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors…

Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 7:43 am

Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply

Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 5:50 am

Column: Rising stocks strike a dissonant note in tin’s bull party

Tin remains the strongest year-to-date base metals performer.

Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 7:46 am

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am

Trafigura faces off with aluminum bulls over huge metal stash

The aluminum market is caught in a clash between some of the biggest traders and banks.

Bloomberg News | May 25, 2024 | 1:02 pm

Pakistan coal miners face expansion issue as China stops funding

In 2021, China President Xi Jinping pledged to halt all coal construction and financing abroad.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 10:49 am

LME approves listing of first Indonesian nickel brand

Until now, Indonesia has not produced a significant amount of the metal in high-purity form traded on the LME.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 6:58 am

India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps

India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 7:25 am

China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine

A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:47 am

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:32 am

Nickel price jumps as unrest cuts output in No. 3 miner New Caledonia

Nickel jumped the most in a month as unrest in New Caledonia raised concerns about further disruption to supplies from the French territory.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2024 | 7:43 am

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