UAE’s IRH plans bid for stake in Zambia’s Lubambe copper mineIRH recently bought a 51% stake in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines.Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:38 am
China smelters plan output cuts, no Q2 copper guidance priceChina's top copper smelters have proposed to cut production by…Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:34 am
Canada introduces tougher security reviews of foreign investmentsIn 2023, Ottawa tightened foreign investment rules for the critical…Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 2:58 pm
Earth’s oldest rocks retell the story of the planet’s earliest history New research shows that subduction and recycling didn’t start as early as previously thought. Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 6:06 am
European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise. Reuters | July 9, 2023 | 1:37 pm
Yellen says US doesn’t want ‘winner take all’ fight with China Yellen’s comments kick off two days of meetings in Beijing for the US Treasury chief. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2023 | 7:34 am
Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020. Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:08 am
EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 5:04 pm
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am
UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:57 am
US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies The United States "firmly" opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, a US Commerce Department spokesperson said. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 12:36 pm
What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia and Ukraine. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 11:28 am