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Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 7:49 am

Australian graphite maker jumps on $755 million loan from US

Novonix has received a loan from the US Department of…

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2024 | 6:54 am

Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover

Three shareholders of Arcadium Lithium have sued the miner and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Gold price flat ahead of Fed policy meeting

Bullion is coming off a 2.6% decline in the previous…

Staff Writer | December 16, 2024 | 8:58 am

Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies

Trump plans to cut EV support, impose tariffs on battery…

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | 7:09 am

Gold price heads for weekly drop as traders weigh Trump, Fed outlook

Bullion declined by as much as 1% Friday, on track for its biggest weekly fall since May.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2024 | 9:17 am

World’s top energy trader Vitol eyes metals as oil demand set to peak

CEO Hardy points to iron ore, copper, and aluminum as potential markets.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2024 | 9:12 am

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett.

MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Huayou seeks $2.7 billion for Ford-backed Indonesia nickel plant

The fundraising comes as benchmark nickel prices trade near a four-year low amid weaker demand from the stainless steel market.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2024 | 5:05 pm

MP Materials posts smaller-than-expected loss on higher output, sales

The company sold 9,729 metric tons of that concentrate during the quarter, 6% higher than the year-ago period.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Ahead of Rio Tinto buyout, Arcadium’s profit dips on sliding lithium prices

The company posted third-quarter net income of $16.1 million, compared to $87.4 million in the year-ago quarter.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 1:47 pm

Nippon Steel seeks to close US Steel deal before Trump returns to White House

Before the election which handed him victory, Trump promised to block the deal if re-elected.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:56 am

Nutrien misses third-quarter profit estimates as lower crop prices weigh

Tight supply, low inventories, and seasonal demand keep potash and phosphate prices high despite declining crop prices.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:51 am

Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting

Rio Tinto CCO Bold Baatar has called on Trump to overhaul approvals processing for its Resolution copper mine in Arizona.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:43 am

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