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EnergyX Black Giant lithium project in Chile, which will supply Trafigura under a 10-year agreement.

Trafigura signs $2 billion lithium supply deal with EnergyX

15 October 202615 October 2026 Ross Prudames Chile, Lithium, Metals, Mining, Texas 8 min read

Trafigura has signed a 10-year lithium supply agreement with EnergyX, valued at more than $2 billion... Read more

Copper used in industrial manufacturing as record prices raise concerns over future supply

Record copper prices expose a growing supply chain risk

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Business, Copper, Manufacturing, Supply Chains 8 min read

Copper prices have reached record levels as weaker mine output and US tariff concerns tighten the... Read more

A construction site for a battery metal project featuring industrial steel scaffolding, electrical control boxes, and heavy infrastructure under bright sunlight.

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8 critical US battery metal projects to watch in 2026

19 February 202619 February 2026 Erin Flock Battery Metals, Metals, USA 9 min read

In 2026, the global race to secure battery metals has reached a fever pitch, driven by... Read more

Stacked silver bullion bars and price chart reflecting historic high in silver trading

Silver hits record above $60 per oz

11 December 2025 Molly Gilmore China, Silver, US minerals 7 min read

Silver reached unprecedented highs this week with spot prices climbing above sixty dollars per ounce for... Read more

An aerial view of a copper mine in South America operated by Anglo American, symbolizing the scale of the new Anglo Teck merger

Anglo American Teck merger creates $53 billion copper giant

11 December 202511 December 2025 Molly Gilmore Canada, Copper, Critical Minerals 5 min read

Shareholders at Anglo American and Teck Resources have approved a $53 billion merger that will create... Read more

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