Iron ore price swings higher as traders await Beijing policy signals The steelmaking material rallied as much as 3.6% in Singapore on Thursday, following days of fluctuations. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 am
China pauses new coal-based steelmaking for first time in years Greening the steel industry, China’s second largest source of carbon emissions at 15%, is a vital part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2060. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 4:20 am
BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2024 | 3:58 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Mexico mining investment seen stable at $5 billion in 2024, says industry group The 2023 investment level fell 5.8% from the previous year to $4.96 billion. Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as the market waits for the world's largest buyer to shake off its property woes. Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 2:04 pm
Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029 Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 1:07 pm
Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security. Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am
Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024. Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 11:42 am