Sigma Lithium questions reporting on Brazil mineral rights ‘injunction’
By Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Sigma Lithium on Friday challenged a Reuters report that a Brazilian court had imposed an “injunction” on its ability to sell or mine two…
Explainer-China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs
By Mai Nguyen (Reuters) – China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium products used in computer chips and other components to protect national security interests. The…
‘It’s China’: Biden Interior Secretary Flunks Hawley’s Quiz On Who Dominates Critical Mineral Production
‘It’s China’: Biden Interior Secretary Flunks Hawley’s Quiz On Who Dominates Critical Mineral Production Harold Hutchison on May 2, 2023 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was unable to answer questions Tuesday…
Japan to sign mineral supply chain agreement with US, subject to EV tax cut -minister
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will sign a mineral supply chain agreement with the United States that will give U.S. tax incentives for electric vehicles made with metals processed in Japan, trade minister…
India, Australia aim to boost critical mineral trade in broader deal – ministers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and Australia aim to expand trade in critical mineral to help them achieve their goals on reducing carbon emissions, as they seek a broad trade pact, Indian…
Mineral County admits to drug charge
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Brett Leonza Freeman, of Wiley Ford, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Freeman, 38, pleaded guilty today to one count…
Mineral County man admits to drug charge
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – James Robert Simone, III, of Keyser, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Simone, 34, pleaded guilty today to one count…
Former oil and gas mineral rights investment fund manager charged with fraud
HOUSTON – A 41-year-old Spring resident is set to appear in federal court on charges of fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Christopher Russell Bentley is expected to make his initial…
The US Military Is Almost Completely Dependent On China For Key Mineral Used In Ammunition: REPORT
The US Military Is Almost Completely Dependent On China For Key Mineral Used In Ammunition: REPORT Philip Lenczycki on June 9, 2022 The U.S. military depends almost completely on China for a…
Mineral County man admits to firearms charge
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael Anthony Coleman, of Piedmont, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Coleman, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of “Unlawful…
Mineral County man sentenced for firearms charge
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Donald Mark Tillotson, of Burlington, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 87 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Tillotson, 24, pleaded…
‘A Mad Scramble’: One Rare Mineral May Spell Doom For Electric Vehicle Market
Lithium — a mineral that is key for electric car batteries — continues to rise in price, jeopardizing the ongoing transition to renewable energy outlined by Western governments. The cost of lithium…
Mineral County man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Adam Michael, of Burlington, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 102 months of incarceration for methamphetamine distribution, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Michael, age 39,…
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