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Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm

US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China

A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two…

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm

Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time,…

Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am

Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed…

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am

Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook

Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4%…

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am

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Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the OECD says.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 10:20 am

Copper price gains but China’s weak activity weighs

China signaling weak activity capped gains as the market looked ahead to the US inflation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 11, 2023 | 9:55 am

Central banks are buying gold at a record pace so far in 2023

In January and February, central banks collectively bought a net 125 tonnes of the metal.

Frank Holmes - US Global Investors | April 7, 2023 | 11:42 am

China expands gold reserves at central bank for fifth month

The People’s Bank of China raised its holdings by about 18 tons in March.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2023 | 8:31 am

Iron ore price falls to lowest in 3 months on weak steel demand

Analysts expect steel demand to gradually pick up.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 9:15 am

China’s lithium hub cuts back production after price collapse

Some lithium producers in Yichun in Jiangxi province, including two major ones, have reduced processing rates to stem losses.

Bloomberg News | April 6, 2023 | 8:07 am

Iron ore price expected to ease over next 5 years on slower demand growth and more supply

In the long term, Fitch expects prices to decline to $50 a tonne.

Bruno Venditti | April 4, 2023 | 12:57 pm

Shanghai Futures Exchange lowers margin requirements for metals trading

Margin requirements for copper and aluminum will be lowered from 12% to 9%.

Reuters | April 4, 2023 | 7:01 am

Companies can vie to mine the deep sea starting in July

The Metals Company expect to file an application in H2 2023 and to receive a mining license in 2024.

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2023 | 6:28 am

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