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Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing

China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai's futures exchange.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:25 am

Rio Takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7 billion lithium bet

Modest by comparison with past splurges, the all-cash deal is a significant and long-awaited expansion of Rio’s bet on lithium.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2024 | 10:22 am

Copper prices to hit record high in Q4 2024 on Fed cuts and China stimulus – Fastmarkets

Analysts expect prices around $10,265 per tonne in the last quarter of the year.

Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 9:45 am

Video: Barrick CEO Bristow says Nevada Gold Mines won’t go public under his watch – Part 2

“Not while I’m running this organization,” Bristow said.

Northern Miner Staff | October 11, 2024 | 9:30 am

Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets

After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year, the company is now prioritizing manganese.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 7:47 am

Patriot Lithium expands into copper with Zambia project

Patriot believes the Katwaro project will complement its lithium assets and provide jurisdictional diversity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2024 | 5:50 am

Korea Zinc chairman’s investment vehicle raises share offer for Young Poong Precision

The move comes as Korea Zinc chairman Yun B. Choi's family battles for control of the $12 billion zinc empire.

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 5:37 pm

Codelco’s copper production up 10% in August

The BHP-controlled Escondida mine saw production rise 15.5% to 105,300 tons.

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Mining stocks may drop 20% if US tariffs imposed – JPMorgan

The bank cited tariffs as a key factor behind the sector's more than 10% drop in 2017-2018 during the Trump administration.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 9:58 am

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