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China’s alumina restarts hindered by bauxite shortage – Antaike

Alumina refineries and aluminium smelters in parts of China cut production by 30% during November to March as part of a campaign against air pollution.

Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 12:38 pm

Mongolia Oyu Tolgoi copper mine 2017 revenue drops 22% as construction delays weigh

Oyu Tolgoi booked $939.8 million in revenue for 2017, down…

Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 12:06 pm

S.Africa’s ARM posts 15% rise in H1 profit on strong manganese business

ARM declared a dividend of 250 cents per share for…

Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 11:14 am

Electric car dreams may be dashed by 2050 on lack of cobalt, lithium supplies

German researchers say cobalt-free battery technologies — including post-lithium technologies…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2018 | 9:31 am

Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output

The miner expects daily copper ore output at its Chilean…

Reuters | March 16, 2018 | 2:50 am

China’s Yunnan region ramps up aluminum production as power curbs eased

Analysts had previously expected between 1-1.3 million tons of production to resume in the Yunnan region during the summer months.

Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 11:38 am

China set to boost state cobalt reserves after tumble in prices

The National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the government stockpiling body, may buy about 2,000 tons of cobalt.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 8:34 am

ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt

Amount involves overdue payments owed by Triway International Ltd., a trading arm of Maike Metals International, founded by He Jinbi.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 5:20 am

Glencore offers to buy rest of PolyMet for $71m

The move will give Glencore a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2023 | 3:34 am

Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this month

China’s Zijin Mining, Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials are shortlisted to buy Mopani.

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 3:03 pm

Andalucia v Boliden trial set to begin on Tuesday

The trial is aimed at dealing with the latest lawsuit promoted by the Junta de Andalucía against Boliden for the Los Frailes tailings dam breach.

Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 2:44 pm

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China’s alumina restarts hindered by bauxite shortage – Antaike

Mongolia Oyu Tolgoi copper mine 2017 revenue drops 22% as construction delays weigh

S.Africa’s ARM posts 15% rise in H1 profit on strong manganese business

Electric car dreams may be dashed by 2050 on lack of cobalt, lithium supplies

Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output

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China’s Yunnan region ramps up aluminum production as power curbs eased

China set to boost state cobalt reserves after tumble in prices

ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt

Glencore offers to buy rest of PolyMet for $71m

Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this month

Andalucia v Boliden trial set to begin on Tuesday

EU countries seek to stretch raw material targets, add aluminum

Pentagon ordered to probe undersea mining to counter China

Copper price rises despite slow recovery in China