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How the Trump administration can support lithium independence

America has become unacceptably reliant on foreign competitors for critical materials and manufacturing processes.

Farrell Gregory and Sasha Gordon | December 24, 2024 | 7:15 am

Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

Bloomberg News | December 24, 2024 | 4:55 am

Gold price steadies as traders focus on uncertain 2025 rate path

Gold has hit successive records this year and is set to close 2024 more than 25% higher.

Bloomberg News | December 24, 2024 | 4:36 am

President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 4:46 pm

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 3:47 pm

American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming

The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 8:39 am

Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks

The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:25 am

Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts

Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday.

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2024 | 7:05 am

Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine

Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:45 am

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Tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets

Hudbay increases stake in Arizona Sonoran to 9.99%

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