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China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines

More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030.

Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Gold will shine in bearish year ahead for commodities, ING says

Gold is set to continue this year’s streak of hitting…

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 7:04 am

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help

Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 7:26 am

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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

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am

Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses

Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due to a flood of new supply and softening growth in demand from the electric-vehicle sector.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 11:19 am

China Three Gorges plans $10 billion renewables-coal power base

The project is part of a plan to fill China’s unused desert land with clean electricity generation and transport it on long-distance transport lines to densely populated cities.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 10:17 am

Iron ore price rangebound as EU tariff hike woes counter China’s fiscal stimulus optimism

The EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built EVs to as much as 45.3%.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:07 am

Simandou to mine first cargo by end of 2025

With annual production capacity of 120 million metric tons, the Guinea is set to be the world's largest mine for the highest grade of iron ore.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 12:37 am

Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie

The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

CHART: Copper price is being held hostage by Beijing

New report foresees a possible step change at meeting of China’s highest lawmaking body next week, with a decline of $1,000/t a distinct possibility.

Frik Els | October 29, 2024 | 4:11 am

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