Goldman warns carmakers against buying miners: ‘It always end in tears’ Automakers have been pushing into mining more aggressively to lock in supply for batteries. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2023 | 8:59 am
Iron ore price jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 52.6 last month, the highest reading since April 2012. Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 8:49 am
Panama breakthrough adds to good news for global copper supplies The Cobre Panama mine accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2023 | 8:42 am
Copper price rises as China’s economy shows strong recovery China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 8:27 am
Gold price hits 1-week high on robust China economic data The dollar hit a one-week low earlier Wednesday after China's yuan gained. Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 8:18 am
China’s lithium mining likely to face more scrutiny Yichun suspended all lithium mining late last week to crack down on criminal activity. Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 8:06 am
Botswana mining growth seen flat amid dim diamond outlook In 2023, Botswana expects diamond output to decline by 1%. Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 7:41 am
Harmony Gold CEO says gold sector consolidation ‘inevitable’ Profit was boosted by higher metal grades and prices. Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 7:31 am
BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2023 | 6:52 am