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Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am

Chile president wants copper output boost of 1Mt by 2026

"We have to take advantage of this super-cycle of copper…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 9:00 am

China’s March net gold imports via Hong Kong up 40% from Feb

China is the biggest billion consumer and its buying trends…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 7:37 am

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

Nickel has rallied hard this month, clawing back some of…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 7:13 am

More Chinese nickel seen flowing overseas after LME’s Russia ban

Overseas sales jumped more than 200% in March from the…

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 6:51 am

LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion

Chinese rules and regulations alongside resistance from competitor Shanghai Futures Exchange have frustrated LME's attempts to expand its network to China.

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:31 am

US to rescind Venezuela gold license after opposition candidate barred

The operations authorized in the license had been issued in October alongside others on oil and gas production.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 4:27 pm

Column: Iron ore price rally built on more than just China optimism

Iron ore is having a strong start to the year, with rising prices and robust imports by China.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 10:15 am

Codelco pays heavy price for ramping up debt burden to fund over-budget projects

The miner sold two tranches of debt worth a total of $2 billion last week at 230 basis points and 235 points above US Treasuries.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 7:42 am

Chinese engineers are keeping Russia’s metal furnaces firing

A $840-million coking plant in the steel town of Magnitogorsk is being built by a Chinese engineering giant and hundreds of Chinese workers.

Bloomberg News | January 27, 2024 | 6:16 pm

Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption.

Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm

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Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

Chile president wants copper output boost of 1Mt by 2026

China’s March net gold imports via Hong Kong up 40% from Feb

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

More Chinese nickel seen flowing overseas after LME’s Russia ban

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LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion

US to rescind Venezuela gold license after opposition candidate barred

Column: Iron ore price rally built on more than just China optimism

Codelco pays heavy price for ramping up debt burden to fund over-budget projects

Chinese engineers are keeping Russia’s metal furnaces firing

Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure

Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister