UAE’S IHC unit withdraws offer for Vedanta’s Zambian copper mines over price

It's a case of one step forward, two steps back for China's steel and iron ore sectors.

The 54 firms from 10 countries submitted statements of interest to develop 88 projects.

29% of central banks expect their own gold reserves to rise.

Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply.

Canadian government said it will buy stockpiled rare earth materials from Vital Metals to prevent the company from selling to a Chinese buyer.

Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.

Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.

Scrap typically accounts for about 9 million tonnes or roughly 30% of global copper supplies annually.