CHARTS: China’s overseas copper mining scramble
Chinese state and private investors have spent more than $16 billion over the last decade buying copper mines and projects including nearly 50 in Africa.
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Aluminum premia spike on planned Russian export tax
Russia has proposed introducing an export duty on steel, copper, nickel and aluminium to curb rising inflation.
Green copper demand to average 13% annual growth over next 10 years – report
The two most important areas of green copper demand growth are renewable energy and vehicle electrification.
Tin price on a tear as demand soars
High prices for tin should incentivize mining activity to ramp up.
B2Gold launches arbitration against Mali over Menankoto exploration permit
Operations at the Fekola mine, 20 kilometres from the Menankoto permit and projected to produce 530,000 to 560,000 ounces of gold in 2021, have not been impacted.
Gold miners need to get greener to meet 2030 emissions targets — report
Wood Mackenzie plots the forecast progress of gold miners out to 2030 against the reduction in emissions required to align with the 2°C and 1.5°C targets.
Global copper mine production up 3.7% in Q1 – report
The International Copper Study Group released preliminary data for March world copper supply and demand in its June 2021 Copper Bulletin.
Northern Dynasty taps markets for $14.5m to continue Pebble appeal
Company has entered into an at-the-market offering agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co acting as agent.
EV Metal Index jumps 375% year-on-year as lithium price rally continues
MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars surges from pandemic lows, hitting third best month on record as lithium prices continue to rally.
Lithium price: Hydroxide back on top
Demand for lithium hydroxide continues to rise as production of high-nickel cathode cells ramp up.
RANKED: World’s top 20 largest gold mines
Mine production saw a modest rise to 3,672 tonnes last year, WGC data shows.