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VIDEO: Where battery technology is going – and what it means for miners

Battery technology used in electric vehicles is quickly evolving, and the direction it goes will have implications for the mining sector.

Alisha Hiyate | November 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

Iron ore price soars to 9-month high on China stimulus anticipation

Iron ore surged with demand optimism growing as more details emerge about China’s latest economic stimulus drive.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2023 | 8:41 am

Copper price rises on growing optimism for an end to Fed’s rate hikes

Investors have been adding to bets that the Fed’s tightening cycle has ended after a series of US data points showed the world’s biggest economy is slowing.

Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 10:12 am

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am

Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am

CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion

To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:08 am

Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says

The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a massive nickel short squeeze caused prices to quadruple in a few days in March 2022.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 11:03 am

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