Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter ChinaLithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the beginning of 2023.Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am
Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax breakThe IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals…Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm
International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in UtahThe company said this is the first time lithium has…Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am
Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade. Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 6:46 am
Indonesia says US must invest amid critical minerals race Indonesia is in the market for a wide-ranging critical minerals pact to boost its economy as the US-China rivalry intensifies. Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 10:05 am
Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years. Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 am
RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents. Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm
US Battery Belt Red states could be biggest losers in upcoming election Investors are worried Trump will repeal the IRA, which has created over 300,000 jobs as of June 20. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | July 7, 2024 | 9:24 am
Beyond 2024, nickel prices to increase steadily to 2028: Fitch Analyst expects upside risks – including but not limited to potential supply disruptions and a weakening of the US dollar to place a floor under prices throughout the year. Staff Writer | July 5, 2024 | 3:10 pm
US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines The push to resuscitate it and add new responsibilities would, supporters argue, allow Washington to craft a unified critical minerals policy. Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 10:45 am
Gold prices rise to one-month high after US jobs report Bullion is up more than 2% for the week so far. Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 9:51 am
Panic short-covering ignites Comex copper as shipments fail to arrive August futures on Comex on Friday climbed to a five-week high of $4.6965 a pound or $10,354 a metric ton. Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 9:31 am