Dalian iron ore price extends gains as hopes of stimulus, replenishment persistIn December, China's central bank provided 350 billion yuan in loans to policy banks, boosting expectations for additional support to the housing sector.Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:33 am
Chile’s copper production down 2.34% in November – CochilcoProduction was down 16% at Codelco, while it jumped 6.3%…Reuters | January 3, 2024 | 1:48 pm
Top lithium miners eye partnership with Chilean governmentLithium miners and the government have been holding meetings to…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 9:22 am
Phosphate shortage could disrupt LFP market as early as 2026, says First Phosphate CEO Currently, LFP batteries represent close to 30% of all EV batteries. Bruno Venditti | June 6, 2023 | 11:23 am
Column: LME aluminum stocks battle comes with a Russian twist There was another raid on London Metal Exchange aluminum stocks last week. Reuters | June 6, 2023 | 9:58 am
Bauxite miners urge Indonesia to rethink export ban as deadline looms The country is due to stop shipments of the raw material for aluminum starting Saturday. Reuters | June 6, 2023 | 8:10 am
Teck evaluating “several” proposals for its coal assets The Canadian miner, which is fending off a takeover bid from Glencore, said it has been approached with potential deals for its coal unit. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2023 | 7:03 am
Gold revaluation & the hidden motive behind central banks’ gold buying It can’t just be a coincidence that global central banks are buying this much gold, at a time when they’re making significant losses. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 5, 2023 | 10:51 am
Global copper smelting bounces in May on Chinese strength Smelting activity in the rest of the world, however, was still lacklustre. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 9:21 am
When will Africa get its first gigantic battery factory? China, by far the world leader in battery production, has at least 180 large battery factories. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:49 am
Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:34 am
Polymetal considers divestment of Russian business The gold and silver producer said move would follow the resignation of senior managers from Russia-related duties after US sanctions. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 4:01 am