US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glutCMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme CourtThe Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP,…Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 1:06 pm
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVsThe tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will…Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am
Rio Tinto to pay $28 million fine to settle US SEC fraud case The defendants had been accused of deceiving investors about the value of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:19 am
Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am
Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw "We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:12 am
Indonesia to trace nickel in bid for US critical minerals deal Each ton of nickel ore sales will be tracked using the SIMBARA portal starting next quarter. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:39 pm
China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero. Amanda Stutt | November 16, 2023 | 10:19 am
Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 9:25 am
Glencore bets on US love of coal with new fossil fuel giant The company unveiled the first step in the process, with the deal to buy control of Teck. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 9:15 am
Sumitomo Metal looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US The company is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 8:36 am
SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 6:58 am