Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metalsA sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve.Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:38 am
China’s niche metals export ban lifts prospects for Canadian firmsCanadian companies dabbling in these minerals include Teck Resources, Neo…Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 9:06 am
A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lowerChina’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand…Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 4:47 am
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals An existing tariff of 25% on most Chinese graphite is "far too low", the group representing US and Canadian graphite miners said. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 2:29 pm
PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 12:14 pm
Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 10:48 am
Aluminum price falls to one-month low in wider commodity slump The longer run trends are more bullish for aluminum, according to Commerzbank. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:57 am
Namibia investigates China’s Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:00 am
VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies. Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Column: Critical metals will be a key battleground in US-China trade war It's clear that critical minerals will be China's weapon of choice in its escalating trade war with the United States. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 9:55 am
Russia sells stakes in some Kazakh uranium deposits to China Kazatomprom accounted for 20% of global uranium production in 2023. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:42 am
Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year Ottawa has decided to apply tariffs to imports of critical minerals from China. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:38 am