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E-fuels offer cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but production cost a key challenge — report

E-fuels can offer a solution to power critical segments of transportation such as ships, long-haul aircraft and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the firm says.

Staff Writer | June 23, 2024 | 8:52 am

Copper price slides from record on Chinese stockpiles

High prices also weakened manufacturing demand and may see China…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 21, 2024 | 2:33 pm

US lithium clay projects secure backing despite extraction hurdles

The United States’ great hope for domestic lithium supply could…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 21, 2024 | 8:00 am

Vale unveils $3.3 billion plan to boost copper and nickel output

The mining giant sees the potential to expand production capacity…

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2024 | 4:16 pm

Allegations of human rights abuses ‘unfounded’, Barrick tells UNHRC

The UN Human Rights Council alleges that 12 deaths occurred…

Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 2:13 pm

As BHP weighs firm bid for Anglo, investors fret over cherry-picking assets

BHP Group can't cherry-pick Anglo American assets without paying a hefty premium, Anglo investors told Reuters.

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 8:03 am

Barrick’s Mali mine feeds Russian war machine, advocacy group says

The operator of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex increased tax, royalty and dividend payments to the Malian government by almost half to $380.7 million last year.

Colin McClelland | April 30, 2024 | 7:59 am

Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals

At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors.

Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 6:30 am

Copper smelters in China wary of BHP-Anglo tie-up

"This is not good news for China given the heavy reliance on external supply, and Chinese companies hold limited resources," one analyst said.

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 6:22 am

Anglo spinoffs will ‘very likely’ need South Africa approval

Even though BHP doesn’t want to buy Kumba and Amplats, South Africa could have an important role to play if an eventual deal is structured.

Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 4:58 am

Gold price rally could cut India’s demand to four-year low – WGC

Demand for gold from India could stand between 700 metric tons and 800 metric tons in 2024.

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:34 am

Bank of Korea rules out immediate gold buying, may consider it long-term

In June 2023, the BOK said it was more desirable to maintain dollar liquidity than boost its gold holdings.

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:31 am

Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate change

Even in an optimistic low emission scenario for 2050, more than half the world’s copper mines will be in areas exposed to drought risk that’s deemed significant.

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 5:08 pm

Iron ore is tight and will pass $100 test in 2024, HSBC says

Iron ore has had a bumpy ride this year, slumping by almost a third in the first quarter on concerns over weakening Chinese demand.

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 7:26 am

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