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CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.

Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm

AMG Critical Materials opens Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery

AMG’s concept is to expand annual production up to 100,000…

Staff Writer | September 19, 2024 | 8:18 am

Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains

The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for…

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 8:20 am

BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative

Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the…

Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:59 am

Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals

Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among…

Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:50 am

Blank-check firm to buy Turkish mine in $290 million bet on copper demand

The Gediktepe mine marks the beginning of ACG's global copper consolidation strategy.

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:54 am

Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba signs $310 million lithium mine deal

The company did not name the investors, only saying they were "leading foreign British and Chinese companies in the global lithium market".

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:34 am

UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans

While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 8:49 am

Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies

The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am

Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years

Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday.

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:35 am

Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plans

The carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment in the proposed Jadar mine.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:12 am

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am

Fortescue cuts 700 jobs, slows down green hydrogen plans

Fortescue is revising plans to become a major green hydrogen producer, citing high energy costs as the main reason for restructuring and layoffs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2024 | 6:09 am

Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief

Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2024 | 3:33 am

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