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Ford, CATL mull workaround for new US battery plant with US-China tensions high

Michigan has emerged along with Virginia as a potential home of the multibillion-dollar facility.

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 11:08 am

Iron ore price hits six-month high as China plans more stimulus

Chinese policymakers are aiming to boost the scale of consumption…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 8:47 am

Goldman says commodities will gain 43% in 2023 as supply shortages bite

The bank sees copper jumping to $10,050 a tonne from…

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:30 am

Germany entirely dependent on imports for 14 critical raw materials – study

In the case of rare earths, Germany is more than…

Reuters | December 14, 2022 | 10:40 am

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new…

Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am

Iron ore price plunges on falling steel output

China's monthly crude steel production slipped for the third straight month to 83.24 million tonnes in August.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2021 | 8:31 am

BHP inks supply deals for Jansen potash output

The non-binding agreements with major importers would cover 100% of future potash production from the Canadian mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 7:42 am

EU to suspend planned tariffs on Chinese aluminum, lobby group says

The European Union is set to impose duties on aluminum from China in October, only to suspend them for nine months.

Reuters | September 15, 2021 | 7:36 am

Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus

The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 6:45 am

China’s coal output edges up in August as mines reopen

Coal production over the first eight months of 2021 was 2.6 billion tonnes, up 4.4% on year.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:33 pm

Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls

China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2021 | 8:56 am

China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies

The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:23 am

China has “too many” EV companies, minister says

Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 6:01 am

EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race

According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2021 | 1:58 am

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