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Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low

Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month.

Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 7:10 am

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023

Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year.

Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban

Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by…

Henry Lazenby | February 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm

BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports

The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several…

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm

Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says

Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad…

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 11:49 am

RANKED: Top gold producers of H1 2023

Colorado-based Newmont holds onto the top spot.

MINING.com Editor | September 7, 2023 | 9:30 am

China’s gold binge extends to 10th month as reserves climb

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 930,000 troy ounces in August.

Bloomberg News | September 7, 2023 | 9:06 am

US, EU plan new steel tariffs aimed at China, others

The measures would primarily target imports from China that benefit from non-market practices.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 8:32 am

Column: China’s zinc import surge a sign of renewed optimism

China has rediscovered its appetite for imports of refined zinc after a prolonged absence from the international market. The country took in […]

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 8:24 am

Indonesia proposes critical minerals trade deal with US

The request was made when Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with US Vice President Kamala Harris this week.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 8:02 am

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince looks to metals as new source of wealth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman is prepared to pour billions of dollars into tapping the more than $1.3 trillion of metals his government says is buried in the country.

Bloomberg News | September 7, 2023 | 7:47 am

Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry

Mining suspension in major producer Myanmar sparked stockpiling ahead of the peak consumption season.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 6:32 am

Ecuador’s suspension of environmental consultations hits $2bn of investment – business leaders

At least 176 environmental consultation processes are currently suspended, including for projects such as mining, waste treatment plants and dams, among others.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Chile’s miners ready to absorb higher domestic royalties, Fitch says

"Chile's new mining royalty law will not materially weaken the competitiveness of the country's copper mining sector, but it will increase taxes, modestly pressuring miners' cash flows," Fitch said.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 1:33 pm

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