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Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.

Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 3:50 pm

Botswana touts 24% stake in new mining companies for citizens

Under current legislation, the government is entitled to offer to…

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 8:57 am

US Senators release energy permitting reform bill

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals…

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 4:57 pm

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

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is…

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…

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

Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics

China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:07 am

Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing

Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.

Bloomberg News | June 13, 2024 | 7:49 am

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am

Zambia takes first step to start trader competing with Glencore

The cabinet approved the creation of a special purpose vehicle that will invest and trade in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 3:27 pm

A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows

Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 11:28 am

Congo to buy out UAE partner in gold venture as shipments slump

The partnership sold 5 tons of hand-mined gold, worth about $300 million, in its first year of operation.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 10:00 am

Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences

The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the security of mining licences and permits in the state, a major producer of iron ore.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 9:55 am