August 17, 2022

Congo PM to mediate dispute over Tenke copper and cobalt mine

Exports from the mine, which accounted for more than 10% of global cobalt output in 2021, were suspended a month ago.

August 16, 2022

Gold price to rebound when Fed pivots, FS Investments’ Gayeski says

The FS Chiron Capital Allocation Fund’s exposure to bullion may rise from 4% once the Fed begins to ease aggressively, said Troy Gayeski.

August 16, 2022

Chile dictates measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole

The SMA ordered six "urgent and transitory" measures while it continues to investigate causes that generated the sinkhole that measures 36.5 meters.

August 16, 2022

Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill

Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues.

August 16, 2022

Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project

Environmental regulators have launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform at Los Pelambres.

August 16, 2022

Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve

China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.

August 16, 2022

Looming copper squeeze may force market to seek a recycling fix

Annual copper demand is set to expand 53% to 2040, mainly driven by the electrification of transport and infrastructure, BNEF analysts said.

August 16, 2022

Column: US hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties

The Inflation Reduction Act marks another big movement in the reshaping of critical mineral supply chains, writes Andy Home.

August 16, 2022

Russian mercenaries seek gold, sow chaos in CAR

The Central African Republic is defending the use of Russian assistance to take back territory the government says rebels have illegally occupied.

August 15, 2022

Billionaire behind big nickel short plans to sell steel assets

Tsingshan Holding Group is in advanced talks to sell some of its stainless-steel assets in Indonesia.