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Platinum-lanthanum alloy may give push to next-gen fuel cells

Researchers at Tsinghua University have devised a method for combining platinum and lanthanum as an alloy to serve as a catalyst.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 17, 2022 | 6:06 am

China won’t rush its clean energy transformation, Xi Jinping says

Xi electrified climate activists two years ago when he vowed…

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2022 | 9:12 am

The world’s top 10 lithium mining companies

Lithium prices hit an all-time high this week as battery…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 14, 2022 | 10:54 am

Column: Record European copper premiums as buyers shut out Russia

Just as Aurubis and Codelco aim to grab market share…

Reuters | October 14, 2022 | 8:32 am

Iron ore price outlook clouded by global demand woes, supply risks

Prices set to end 2022 around $100 a tonne, dip…

Reuters | October 14, 2022 | 7:35 am

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China steel body sees prices stabilizing, helped by crackdown on speculation

Prices in the world's top steel producing country surged in April and have fluctuated this month.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 10:07 am

Huayou, EVE Energy to start $2bn nickel-cobalt smelter in Indonesia

Several other Chinese-backed nickel plants are under construction in Indonesia.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 9:04 am

Giant new iron ore mine may aid China’s push to cool prices

Iron ore futures are trading below $200 a ton after China’s cabinet called for tougher oversight of commodity markets.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 7:35 pm

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 11:00 am

Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study

South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 10:17 am

Covid-19 lops 8% off mining capex spend in 2020 — report

Mining capital spending forecast of $176 billion is up 18% from 2020 and 2019 spends.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 10:09 am

Iron ore price drops as China steps up efforts to curb soaring commodity prices

On Wednesday, China's cabinet vowed to strengthen its management of commodity supply and demand to curb "unreasonable" price increases.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 9:54 am

China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds

Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 9:07 am

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 6:43 am

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