Japan Oct rolled copper output down 11.5 pct yr/yr

The world’s single biggest buyer of copper, State Grid Corp. of China, has slowed its purchases of copper wire this year.

If developed, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.

The planned Grand Inga hydropower complex in the DRC has been stalled for decades.

Around 30% of China’s refined copper production used scrap metal as a feedstock in 2023.