Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business
The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing.
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Copper price is set to close at its lowest level since January 5
A Reuters poll showed that prices are due to recover slightly, supported by low inventories.
Hummingbird Resources expects first gold pour at Kouroussa this quarter
Kouroussa is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 ounces of gold per annum over an initial seven year LOM.
Metal prices to fall in 2023 — World Bank
“In the longer term, the energy transition could significantly lift the demand for some metals, notably lithium, copper, and nickel,” the bank said.
Iron ore price mixed as steel group urges producers to cut output
The China Iron and Steel Association has urged producers to cut output to help ensure a stable cash flow.
Iron ore price extends decline as China demand slumps
Price hit the lowest since November as weak steel demand prompted a production slowdown.
Iron ore price at 4-month low on subdued demand, rising inventories
Benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China fell 5.73%, to $110.41 per tonne.
Copper price rises on faster than expected economic growth in China
Chinese GDP grew by 4.5% year on year in the first three months of 2023, beating analyst expectations of 4% growth.
Iron ore price lowest in 3 months on China’s rumored plan to cap steel output
China to release plan to cap steel output at 2022 level.
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.
