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China’s 2024 coal imports to reach new record high, industry group says

The robust imports are despite lukewarm overall demand for coal.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:12 am

Zambia’s proposed minerals law may hurt copper investment, mines lobby says

Barrick and First Quantum Minerals are among investors that have…

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 6:56 am

Soaring prices have Australian gold bugs expecting M&A splurge

Major Australian companies including Northern Star Resources and Ramelius are…

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 5:52 pm

Canada hits surprise trade surplus on energy, gold exports

Strong international appetites for gold also pushed up Canadian exports,…

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 3:40 pm

Eramet seeks more nickel mines in Indonesia

The company wants to mine the battery metal on the…

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 7:10 am

China pauses new coal-based steelmaking for first time in years

Greening the steel industry, China’s second largest source of carbon emissions at 15%, is a vital part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2060.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 4:20 am

Mexico mining investment seen stable at $5 billion in 2024, says industry group

The 2023 investment level fell 5.8% from the previous year to $4.96 billion.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 3:01 pm

Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong

China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as the market waits for the world's largest buyer to shake off its property woes.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 2:04 pm

Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029

Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 1:07 pm

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security.

Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am

IRH mining dealmaker met with Congo gold smugglers, UN says

IRH, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed company, has been on an aggressive hunt for mining deals in Africa.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 9:55 am

Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply

A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 8:26 am

Indonesia considers reopening bauxite exports

Indonesia banned exports of bauxite in mid 2023 to encourage domestic processing of the minerals.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 8:17 am

Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile

Sixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats and over 80% of the proposals considered the use of direct lithium extraction technology.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm

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