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China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine

MINING.com Editor | November 6, 2020 | 10:23 am

China’s Australian copper ban seen hurting smelters in TC/RCs talks

Ban on Australian copper concentrate imports could hurt Chinese smelters…

Reuters | November 6, 2020 | 7:47 am

China targets 20% share of new energy vehicle sales by 2025

The plan, which covers the period from 2021 to 2035,…

Carl A. Williams - The Northern Miner | November 4, 2020 | 8:58 am

Copper trading volumes rebound as speculators return

Copper volumes on world exchanges are climbing again as a…

Reuters | November 4, 2020 | 8:17 am

China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper

Reports suggest that copper and sugar exports from Australia into…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 3, 2020 | 10:48 am

Iron ore price tumbles through $120 over Chinese lending fears

Chinese steel and iron ore traders are caught in a vicious circle.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 11:09 pm

China’s rare earth industry expands but problems persists

Industry revenue grew 8%, but profits slumped 28% as China continues crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling and uncompetitive producers.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 10:20 pm

China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon

Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.

Frik Els | February 23, 2014 | 11:27 pm

China’s credit crisis could spell 2012-like iron ore price collapse

About 40% of the 100m tonnes of iron ore stockpiled in China have been put up by steel traders as collateral for loans. Loans banks are now calling in.

Frik Els | February 23, 2014 | 9:31 pm

Weak Chinese factory data dents copper price

A gauge of manufacturing activity in top copper consumer China is down six months in a row and at the lowest level since July.

Frik Els | February 20, 2014 | 8:40 pm

Fortescue profit up 260% in second half of 2013

As a result, the Australian company announced an interim dividend of 10 Australian cents per share - last year the company didn't offer this payout.

Ana Komnenic | February 19, 2014 | 6:44 pm

China’s record copper, iron ore imports are not being put to work

With credit tight inside the country, China's record-setting copper and iron ore imports and stockpiles are being used for financing deals.

Frik Els | February 18, 2014 | 11:40 pm

Report: Chinese bank poised to join London gold fix

ICBC, China's largest bank, is set to buy Deutsche Bank's seat to join the price-setting process for the benchmark used in the globe's physical gold trade.

Frik Els | February 18, 2014 | 7:30 pm

2013 was ‘year of the consumer,’ World Gold Council says

The world saw record bar and coin demand last year - 28% higher than in 2012.

Ana Komnenic | February 18, 2014 | 6:03 pm

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