China sources over half of its import needs in tin concentrate from Myanmar.

The foreign ministry would agree on a UK-Zambia Green Growth Compact, aimed at generating £2.5 billion pounds of British private sector investment.

Newmont has become its largest controlling shareholder following a $1.8m investment.

Its chairman said the $3.5 billion to $4 billion a year Codelco is spending will ensure production over the next five decades.

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

Trafigura’s metals unit is already under fire after announcing in February it was the victim of a massive alleged nickel fraud.