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Ukraine war sparks surge in copper demand

Russia's war against Ukraine is increasing the demand for copper, sources told Fastmarkets.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 10:22 am

Canada’s move to limit mining M&A hurts big metals producers, Scotia says

The new directive suggests that companies including Cameco, Teck Resources,…

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 9:57 am

Chinese alumina producers increase output after surge in prices

Alumina prices have climbed more than 40% this year.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 9:13 am

China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports

China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled…

Reuters | July 8, 2024 | 7:19 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz.…

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms

Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 7:55 am

India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps

India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 7:25 am

Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline

Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 7:03 am

Anglo’s second largest investor demands BHP bid revision

Petition by South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns a roughly 7% stake in Anglo, comes just hours before bid deadline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 3:33 am

Peru’s 2024 copper target is realistic, mining magnates say

The South American country produced 2.76 million tons of copper last year, dropping its rank from first to second for global production.

Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 2:40 pm

Copper’s record rise steadies as demand signals challenge bulls

Many participants in the physical trade have been warning that prices were running ahead of signals of underlying market conditions.

Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 9:50 am

Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules

Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.

Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 9:34 am

China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand

The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation.

Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 9:28 am

Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings

Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 11:05 am

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