Even top juniors are running out of money

For those seeking evidence of a new commodity supercycle, and for the sceptics of a sustained boom in natural resources, Australia’s government forecaster has it covered.

China’s imports of copper scrap surged over the first two months of 2021, jumping by 60% year-on-year to 191,720 tonnes.

Total proven and probable reserves are now 18.6 million tonnes grading 2.89 g/t Au, 7.73 g/t Ag and 0.84% Cu.

Country to build a new industrial estate for metal smelting near a planned hydropower plant on Borneo island.

Production at the Taimyrsky mine, which has also been affected by water, would begin in June.

Open pit mining continues to operate uninterrupted at Oyu Tolgoi.

Fast-tracking hydropower upgrades in the DRC is also a high-priority opportunity to ensure clean and renewable electricity for all subsequent expansions.

Copper inventories in LME warehouses have risen 67% so far in March to 123,800 tonnes, their highest since Dec. 16, 2020.

Singapore commodity trader has removed Ng Yu Zhi from his role as managing director following investigations by authorities into the firm's nickel trading.