China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record
Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.
Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.
Fábio Schvartsman claims no connection to dam breach.
Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees.
The nation’s platinum sector — which accounts for about 70% of global output — has been a key export industry.
Junior miners at this week’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention say recently proposed new rules on short-selling could help stem the bleeding in their stocks
Beijing should control mining activity, limit output and consolidate smaller producers into state-owned firms to “reduce disorderly competition,” Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Chairman Zhao Jianze said.
The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more than 120,000 metric tons of copper concentrate stored near a port.
Event emphasized the importance of building bridges between Indigenous communities and the mining sector.
Cheap Indonesian nickel, controlled by China and dumped on the market, has collapsed nickel prices and forced global mine closures.
Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm showcases four exceptional women engineers from its ranks.