Miner plans to transfer to state-run copper producer Codelco its mining concessions and other rights in Chile's Maricunga salt flat.

Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.

The mine is the first to operate with desalinated water in an area of the country that has suffered a 15-year drought.

The US is 100% dependent on imported gallium, which is critical for national defense, primarily from China, which curbed exports last year.

Prices rose as much as 2.5% to $2,571.50 a metric ton on the LME.

The nickel market surplus widened last year to 238,800 tonnes from 103,900 tonnes in 2022.

Industry experts and analysts say that the uranium market has likely set a new floor thanks to a strong demand outlook.