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Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output

China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 1:22 pm

Deep contango in LME base metals signals weak nearby buying interest

Spot prices for copper and aluminum in London have moved…

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 10:34 am

Elliott steps in to back faltering Canadian copper miner after bankruptcy

Before Monday’s bankruptcy filing, Nevada Copper had attracted two bidders…

Bloomberg News | June 11, 2024 | 10:25 am

Group Eleven shares leap on high-grade zinc-lead hits at Ballywire in Ireland

One hole returned 29.6 metres grading 4% zinc, 6.6% lead,…

Blair McBride | June 11, 2024 | 8:49 am

Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand

Iron ore supply has risen while demand has softened and…

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 7:45 am

Metals sanctions are dividing the biggest traders and banks

The latest UK sanctions on Russia are creating new fault lines across the global metals world.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 8:37 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – report

BMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while Canaccord Genuity Group led the sector in volume with 15 deals.

MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm

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

Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall

Two of China’s biggest lithium companies became the latest miners to issue stark warnings over the health of the battery metal industry.

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 8:20 am

Global clean energy spending surges to $1.8 trillion. It’s not enough

Total spending surged 17% last year to $1.8 trillion in installing renewable energy, buying electric vehicles, building hydrogen production systems and deploying other technologies

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 7:19 am