Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical mineralsQatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 8:29 am
China’s PBOC keeps gold buying on hold as prices hit recordBullion held by the People’s Bank of China was unchanged…Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 8:04 am
China’s 2024 coal imports to reach new record high, industry group saysThe robust imports are despite lukewarm overall demand for coal.Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:12 am
USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy. Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 4:43 pm
Column: China’s commodity import trend driven by prices, not economy China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 2:05 pm
German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 11:56 am
Nornickel weighs projects in new top market China Nornickel executives held talks with potential Chinese partners this month and signed about 10 memorandums of understanding, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 11:52 am
US has second-longest mine development timeline in the world, S&P Global says Mines in the US go from discovery to production on an average of 29 years. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 10:07 am
China copper smelters eye more output cuts as raw material supply tightens CRU predicts a shortage of concentrate feed globally in 2025 at 1.1 million metric tons of copper-in-concentrate. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 8:25 am
Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold Among wealthy investors under the age of 43, 45% own gold as a physical asset. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:28 am
Price of China’s strategic germanium hits record high on possible state buying China supplies 60% of the world's germanium, which is used in applications such as fibre optic cables, solar cells and infrared technology. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:18 am