August 1, 2023 Huge Chinese state iron ore buyer still an unknown quantity The firm that’s poised to upend the $160 billion global trade in the steel-making staple still doesn’t have a website, or any public contacts.
August 1, 2023 Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits.
August 1, 2023 China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – report Chinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining sector topped $10 billion during the first half of 2023, a 131% growth year-on-year.
August 1, 2023 Central bank gold buying hits H1 record, says WGC Quarterly demand from central banks is in line with the longer-term positive trend, according to the World Gold Council.
July 31, 2023 In the race to mine the seabed, China takes a hard line China holds five mining contracts, the most of any country.
July 31, 2023 BMO led all mining M&A financial advisers in deal value during H1 2023 — report UK-based consulting firm GlobalData has announced their latest legal and financial adviser league tables, based on the total value and volume of […]
July 31, 2023 Carajás in Brazil could be a top producer of copper in 10 years, CEO says “That’s the super secret. There’s a lot of copper up there,” said Ero Copper CEO David Strang.
July 31, 2023 Copper price hits three-month high amid demand hopes, supply risks Beijing’s leadership has promised more support for the real estate sector and a reduction in the local-government debt burden.
July 31, 2023 Indonesia’s EV mission will be trickier than just mining nickel President Joko Widodo flew to China last week with his EV dreams high on the agenda.
July 31, 2023 One big gold seller among central banks has even more to offload Kazakhstan’s central bank is looking to cut the metal’s share to as low as half of its $34.5 billion reserves.
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