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Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report

McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2024 | 9:23 am

Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plants

The government will take a 51% stake in the project,…

Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:17 am

Trump’s tariff threat to top trading partners roils markets

Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods…

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2024 | 7:56 am

Chinalco could invest $426 million in Suriname bauxite project

If approved by parliament, Chinalco could begin construction by the…

Reuters | November 25, 2024 | 1:49 pm

Iron ore price rises on firmer steel outlook, but trade tensions cap gains

Lower Chinese steel product inventory driven by robust exports also…

Reuters | November 25, 2024 | 10:45 am

Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin

Deal gives Pan American 60% of the future copper concentrate produced from La Arena II, with the intent to supply the North American markets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2024 | 4:07 am

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am

China highlights port connectivity, minerals, infrastructure with Mongolia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, said late on Tuesday that China would support more "qualified enterprises" to invest in Mongolia.

Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 4:25 pm

Copper price extends gain on Chinese recovery while US election looms

Prices climbed as much as 0.9% after China’s monthly services activity expanded at the fastest pace since July.

Bloomberg News | November 5, 2024 | 9:24 am

China zinc smelter group sets processing fees for Q1 2025

In August, major Chinese zinc smelters had agreed at a meeting to adjust planned maintenance on production lines and postpone commissioning of new capacity.

Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 9:04 am

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 1:55 pm

Copper price rises on weak dollar, China stimulus hopes

China’s Congress discussed raising local government debt ceilings to address hidden debt.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2024 | 8:41 am

China’s top coal firms lean into power as mining profits slip

Mining costs are rising because of aging deposits that demand deeper bores and increased maintenance to avoid accidents.

Bloomberg News | November 4, 2024 | 7:21 am

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