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Along Peru’s mining corridor, Big Copper faces a snarl of trucks

Trucks linked to artisan and illegal mining operations have been crowding vehicles from mines like Las Bambas, Constancia and Antapaccay.

Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 2:16 pm

JCHX closes in on Zambian copper mine deal as China tightens Africa grip

The deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe…

Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 9:33 am

China is building Europe battery supply in Morocco, VW unit says

Morocco is rich in phosphate resources, key to making LFP…

Bloomberg News | June 19, 2024 | 7:47 am

Column: China’s steel sector looks a little healthier, or does it?

It's a case of one step forward, two steps back…

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 10:00 am

Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies

The 54 firms from 10 countries submitted statements of interest…

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 7:04 am

Column: High-flying zinc shrugs off European smelter restarts

Zinc is being buoyed by the broader flow of investment money into the base metals sector.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 8:35 am

Chinese miners see opportunities as BHP’s mega bid unfolds

Miners like Zijin Mining, China Minmetals and others are likely to examine closely a deal that creates the world’s top copper producer, Bloomberg says.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:17 am

BHP CEO flies to South Africa to push $39 billion takeover

BHP’s team aims to engage with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration among other key stakeholders, Bloomberg sources say.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:02 am

Energy transition delay will impact investment – Wood Mackenzie

A five-year delay to decarbonization efforts could see global average temperatures rising to 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the firm says.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:47 am

Congo M23 rebels claim control of smartphone mineral mining town

Most of Congo's mineral resources are concentrated in the east, where insecurity has worsened since the M23 made a major comeback in March 2022.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:37 am

How BHP’s CEO prepared for the Anglo American offer

Looking back, Mike Henry was 'almost walking the board, the company, and the investors up the ladder, back to big acquisitions,' an investor told the Financial Times.

Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 10:10 am