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And copper revisited
Beijing is prepared to weaponise its control of mineral sectors vital to renewable power, says energy secretary Jennifer Granholm
Companies warn they are unable to import benchmark steel product cheaply under current import quota scheme
Shipments via third countries obscure Europe’s true reliance on Russian commodities
Revelations of scams targeting Aurubis and Trafigura are only the latest in a sector plagued by scandal
Hamburg-based group has been probing alleged conspiracy between suppliers and employees
Unions condemn agreement with Tata steel that could result in thousands of job losses
If you think global warming can be solved, buy copper
Deal is aimed at securing future of Port Talbot plant in Wales but will not prevent ultimate loss of about 3,000 jobs
Less Common Metals applies brakes in home market after Brexit stymies exports to mainland Europe
Letter expresses concerns about the nascent industry’s environmental impact
As demand grows for the material used in batteries, this MBA-style case study explores ethical dilemmas over unregulated mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The deal means the trading giant will be able to choose which clients receive the vital metal
GIC and Temasek among those investing in H2 Green Steel
Reko Diq has potential to be one of world’s biggest suppliers of metal needed for energy transition
Indian group to invest $1bn over 5 years to revive KCM after it struggled under state ownership
If the chemical group’s bid for the Australian company goes ahead, it will be one of the biggest lithium mining deals to date
The potential for fraud will not diminish given growing recycling requirements
Aurubis probes suspected conspiracy between suppliers and employees
Industry executives say stance on lithium chemicals should bolster investment in electric vehicle supply chain
Metal has fallen 40% from last year’s high amid worries about global growth
The iron ore and copper dependent group’s dividend largesse cannot hold out forever
Australian group slashes dividend after a year of lower commodity prices and inflationary pressures
Cleveland-Cliffs’ $10bn proposal would build scale but raise competition worries
TechMet set for $1bn valuation in boost to west’s challenge of China’s dominance in critical minerals sector
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