Iron ore price down as China’s steel output slows
Pressured by rising supply and cuts in steel production, iron ore has fallen roughly 40% since mid-July.
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Gold price back above $1,800 on deepening virus concerns
Meanwhile, the dollar index eased off the 9-1/2-month high hit last week.
Copper price rises as China reports no new covid-19 cases
China has been grappling with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant since July 20.
Clay found in bauxite deposits helps produce low-carbon cement
Belterra clay has been found to have enough minerals with aluminum content to ensure good quality cement.
Bauxite production set to rise 3.8% in 2021
Rising bauxite output from Australia and Guinea to push market to pre-covid levels.
Gold emissions unaffected by last year’s lockdowns — report
On average, emissions intensity little changed year over year, but change is expected.
Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture expected to benefit from energy deregulation in South Africa
According to Roskill, the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture may benefit in terms of market share from the progressive deregulation of South Africa’s energy landscape.
Iron ore price regains ground, analysts say pressure will persist
"Prices have now declined to a sustainable level,” said Wood Mackenzie
Loncor drills deepest hole to date at Adumbi deposit
The deepest borehole intersected 25.59 m grading 2.39 g/t Au and 8.09 m grading 1.90 g/t Au.
Copper price bounces back after hitting six-month low
Copper prices are tumbling as miners in the top producing nation gird to fight for bigger bonuses, setting the stage for labor strife that raises the risk of supply disruptions.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
