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Glencore cuts off Chinese trader caught up in missing copper scandal

Huludao Ruisheng's storage site in Qinhuangdao is reportedly holding about one-third of the 300,000 tonnes of copper concentrate it should have.

MINING.COM Editor | August 12, 2022 | 6:05 am

Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines

Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2022 | 3:49 am

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between…

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 3:28 pm

Monarch Mining increases M+I resource base by 39% at Croinor gold project in Quebec

The Croinor project has measured and indicated resources of 903,600…

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 11:48 am

Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion

The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2022 | 6:37 am

Centerra sues ex director over Kumtor mine expropriation

Company alleges the new mine manager conspired to steal Kumtor while he was a director.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2021 | 3:55 am

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 7:53 pm

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 11:00 am

Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study

South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 10:17 am

Covid-19 lops 8% off mining capex spend in 2020 — report

Mining capital spending forecast of $176 billion is up 18% from 2020 and 2019 spends.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 10:09 am

Swiss trader accused of laundering mafia money with diamonds

A Swiss trader stands trial on Thursday accused of knowingly buying diamonds worth $750,000 on behalf of Italian criminals to help them launder the proceeds of a $35 million tax scam.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 9:57 am

Iron ore price drops as China steps up efforts to curb soaring commodity prices

On Wednesday, China's cabinet vowed to strengthen its management of commodity supply and demand to curb "unreasonable" price increases.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 9:54 am

China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds

Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 9:07 am

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 6:43 am

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