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Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am

Turkey cancels SSR gold environmental permits after accident

The move came days after an incident that dislodged 10…

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2024 | 9:07 pm

Copper, this dog will hunt

Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 16, 2024 | 12:07 pm

Rusal to add Abramovich to lawsuit against Potanin over nickel miner pact

The application marks the latest flare-up in relations between two…

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:05 am

First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says

The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-'…

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:01 am

Column: Trickle of LME zinc deliveries turns into a flood

Zinc stocks have more than doubled to 145,975 metric tons over the last month and are now at their highest level since February 2022.

Reuters | August 18, 2023 | 8:50 am

China’s low copper inventory data belie sufficient supply

Chinese copper stocks readily available in the spot market totalled 82,600 tonnes on Aug. 14, up 17.5% year-on-year.

Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 10:25 am

China’s jewelry purchases could be a weak spot for gold demand

Jewelry sales in China in July contracted 10% year-on-year.

Bloomberg News | August 17, 2023 | 8:41 am

Codelco at risk of insolvency as debt grows, CESCO report says

Cost overruns on projects to upgrade five mines could mean its debt is likely to reach $30 billion by 2030 from $18 billion now.

Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 7:35 am

Chile’s president brings back Williams as mining minister in cabinet reshuffle

Aurora Williams, who will replace Marcela Hernando, held the same position during the 2014-18 administration of former President Michelle Bachelet.

Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 1:39 pm

A year into Biden’s climate agenda, the price tag remains mysterious

Organizations like Bloomberg Green put a price tag of about $370 billion on the climate-spending measures.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2023 | 7:55 am

Citi buys large amounts of zinc for lucrative LME warehouse deal

Much of the zinc going on LME warrant was sold into the system by Trafigura and Glencore.

Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 7:33 am

Column: China’s iron ore imports may hold up despite gloomy economy

The Chinese central bank cut policy rates on Tuesday, the second reduction in three months.

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 8:32 am

Ecuador’s tense vote also threatens to end mining, oil projects

Ecuadorians are expected to vote in favor of referendums to order the closing of a major oil field and restrict gold and copper mining.

Bloomberg News | August 15, 2023 | 8:10 am

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