Top Chinese copper producer sees rising metal prices this year

Analysts also raised its 2024 aluminum price forecast from $2,400/tonne to $2,450/tonne to reflect these expectations.

The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Department of Energy (DOE).

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.

A minimum 70,000 meter drill program is now planned for 2025.