2015: Twilight of the Supercycle

A look back at mining and metals in 2015 through MINING.com’s most popular stories of the year. Click on the arrow on the right to scroll through the timeline of events.

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China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade

Chinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons in 2024, customs data showed.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am

SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw

Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 8:39 am

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege

Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am

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Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2025 | 6:28 am

India to sign mining pact with Mongolia soon, govt source says

Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 6:56 am

Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2025 | 10:06 am

British Columbia’s EAB upholds $97k fine against Teck Coal for workplace injury

Staff Writer | January 7, 2025 | 2:59 pm

2015: Twilight of the Supercycle

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