August 29, 2023 Chinese steel demand declining less than data suggests, says Vale executive Vale is "cautiously optimistic" about the largest global consumer of iron ore, as China's economy has proven resilient.
August 29, 2023 Peru slashes growth outlook amid falling copper investment Though metals mining and production is expected to grow 7.0% this year, private investment - largely in mining - is expected to drop 4.5% this year.
August 29, 2023 Mali president signs new mining code in bid to raise govt stake The new code will allow the state and local investors to take stakes as high as 35% in mining projects.
August 29, 2023 Iron ore’s unexpected rally shows pockets of China strength The one commodity that should be getting hammered by China’s worsening property crisis is actually doing rather well.
August 28, 2023 Top copper-producing nation Chile sees mining costs jump 29% Inflationary pressure is coming from lower ore quality, which means more rock has to be crushed to extract the same amount of metal.
August 28, 2023 Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’ Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material.
August 28, 2023 Indonesia nickel mining quota delays due to switch back to old system – official Prices of nickel ore in Indonesia have surged about 10% in recent weeks.
August 24, 2023 UK Serious Fraud Office drops long-running investigations into Rio Tinto and ENRC Another setback for an agency that’s expended years prosecuting suspected corruption across the commodities industry.
August 24, 2023 Chile vows flexibility to lure investment into lithium riches The Chilean government is “close” to specifying what salt flats will be protected under its new national lithium strategy.
August 24, 2023 Chilean lawmakers to launch Codelco probe amid extended copper slide The probe will focus in particular on project delays and planning, as well as Codelco's corporate structure, according to a congressional statement.
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