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US is vulnerable to China’s lock on key minerals, Biden aide says

“We can’t be in the position Europe was in front of the invasion of Ukraine,” said John Podesta, senior White House adviser for clean energy.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2023 | 11:12 am

China’s gold splurge reaches sixth month as reserves rise again

China raised its gold holdings by about 8.09 tons in…

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2023 | 10:18 am

Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley

Market is expected to remain in a deficit in 2023…

Staff Writer | May 8, 2023 | 9:34 am

Copper price rises on low stockpiles in China

Copper inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses fell to their lowest…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 8, 2023 | 8:38 am

Iron ore price slides to six month low

Increased equipment maintenance amid shrinking margins will further cap demand…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2023 | 10:35 am

China, US are racing to make billions from mining the moon’s minerals

Unlike in the era of Sputnik and Apollo, the world’s top superpowers can’t even agree on basic principles to govern the next generation of space activity.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2022 | 7:19 am

Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs

The sector will require $7 billion of investment each year from now until 2028, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said in a report.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 7:43 am

Column: European smelter hits mean another year of zinc shortfall

The smelter twist in the zinc story isn't going away any time soon, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 7:04 am

Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report

At present, electric cars are the largest market among EVs, with sales more than doubling in 2021 to over 6.4 million.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2022 | 7:51 am

Copper stocks are building again, weighing on prices

Copper prices dropped to 8-month lows this week and a new report says headwinds for the bellwether will only get stronger over the rest of the year.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 11:27 am

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US is vulnerable to China’s lock on key minerals, Biden aide says

China’s gold splurge reaches sixth month as reserves rise again

Lithium markets have hit a turning point – Morgan Stanley

Copper price rises on low stockpiles in China

Iron ore price slides to six month low

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China, US are racing to make billions from mining the moon’s minerals

Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs

Column: European smelter hits mean another year of zinc shortfall

Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report

Copper stocks are building again, weighing on prices

Iron ore price set for biggest weekly drop since February on covid restrictions

Nickel tycoon has cut big short position by more than half

Column: China lifts metals exports as Western supply chains buckle

Aluminum price rises on low supply as base metals end fear-filled week