Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — reportOnly 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global.Staff Writer | September 29, 2024 | 9:08 am
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Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project could take two years to approve, minister says Environmentalists are planning new protests over the project. Staff Writer | August 9, 2024 | 7:37 am
US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor Among them is Zijin Mining's subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper. Reuters | August 8, 2024 | 11:44 am
Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating Namibia is the world’s third-largest uranium producer and is home to deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 11:10 am
BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals. Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 10:41 am
Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa. Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 8:29 am
China’s PBOC keeps gold buying on hold as prices hit record Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China was unchanged at 72.8 million troy ounces at the end of last month. Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 8:04 am
Chile copper export revenue rises in July despite lower prices Chile accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s mined copper. Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 7:17 am
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 outlined major expansion plans to boost copper output in Zambia. Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 6:56 am