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Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.

Elements - Visual Capitalist | August 9, 2024 | 8:12 am

Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project could take two years to approve, minister says

Environmentalists are planning new protests over the project.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2024 | 7:37 am

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor

Among them is Zijin Mining's subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper.

Reuters | August 8, 2024 | 11:44 am

Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating

Namibia is the world’s third-largest uranium producer and is home…

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 11:10 am

BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil

The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and…

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 10:41 am

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 12:14 pm

China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplus

Shipments more than doubled to 157,751 tons in June from May, well above the previous all-time high of 102,000 tons in 2012.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 9:25 am

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 8:10 am

Zambia sees copper output growing to 1 million tonnes by 2027

Africa’s second-largest copper producer is seeking to take advantage of what many predict will be a supply shortfall in the coming years.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 7:07 am

Amplats says on track to demerge in 2025, plans secondary London listing

Amplats also said it had cut some 3,700 jobs to reduce spending ahead of the demerger.

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 6:55 am

Column: After three years of exports China is now short of lead

The global lead market has bifurcated since the start of June, with Shanghai prices significantly outperforming that of the LME.

Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 12:05 pm

Chart: Which countries are falling behind in gold mine production

India tops the global ranking with demand nearly 50 times that of its mined supply.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2024 | 11:38 am

Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining

The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.

Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 9:41 am

Zimbabwe may sell 40% stake in a key gold mine to raise capital

Zimbabwe’s largest gold producer is negotiating with potential partners to boost production at its Shamva mine.

Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 7:58 am

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