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Australian iron ore giants’ shares sink on disappointing China stimulus

Analysts at Citi last week forecast a grim near-term outlook for iron ore prices, expecting iron ore to average $85 per tonne in 2026.

Reuters | November 11, 2024 | 8:36 am

Iron ore price drops back to $100 as China’s latest fix disappoints

Futures declined as much as 2% in Singapore after slumping…

Bloomberg News | November 10, 2024 | 4:46 pm

China, Indonesia seal $10 billion in deals focused on green energy and tech

The countries agreed to enhance collaboration in sectors such as…

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 10:55 am

Oil in the era of Trump … what could it mean?

Trump is back, and the threat of tariffs looms large…

James Cooper | November 8, 2024 | 3:29 pm

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could…

MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Column: Zinc facing supply deficit as mine output falls again

A previously anticipated supply surplus of 56,000 tonnes has been updated to a 164,000-tonnes supply deficit.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 8:04 am

Ranking the world’s top lithium producers

Acquiring Arcadium makes Rio Tinto one of the world's largest lithium producers.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 7:22 am

Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion

Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:59 pm

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm

China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says

"That is an intentional response by the People's Republic of China to what we are trying to do" with the Inflation Reduction Act.

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 4:51 am

Hopes for repeat of May’s copper price blowout fade

Copper prices fell sharply on Tuesday after hopes of further stimulus in China evaporated and conditions for a repeat of May’s record setting squeeze faded.

Frik Els | October 8, 2024 | 4:33 am

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Iron ore price down more than 5% on Chinese stimulus disappointment.

Bloomberg News | October 7, 2024 | 10:31 pm

Nickel price extends gains as metals traders await China’s return

The metal used in stainless steel and batteries rose as much as 1.3% on the London Metal Exchange.

Bloomberg News | October 7, 2024 | 9:52 am

Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 9:00 am

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