July 28, 2022 Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.
July 28, 2022 If Brazil legalizes more Amazon mining, it would drive deforestation, study says Building new roads to reach mines would allow illegal loggers, land grabbers and ranchers easier access to relatively untouched parts of the forest, study says.
July 28, 2022 India wants to open up for lithium mining in batteries quest Government wants to modify existing policies to carry out auctions permits, placing the country in a better position to compete in the battery supply chain.
July 27, 2022 Elon Musk crafts new master plan before Tesla pulls off the old one Before readers of Musk’s next plan get their hopes up about all he intends to achieve, this track record suggests cautious optimism is warranted.
July 27, 2022 China’s hunger for commodities is wavering after years of growth China’s imports of key commodities face some mighty headwinds in the second half.
July 26, 2022 Brazil central bank recruited to save Amazon from illegal mining Central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto has pledged to look into ways to improve supervision of bank-authorized buyers.
July 26, 2022 Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact.
July 26, 2022 Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.
July 26, 2022 China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high The world’s biggest miner of the precious metal is rerouting shipments as many of its usual customers shun its goods following the invasion of Ukraine.
July 26, 2022 Goldman warns China’s property crisis will sink iron ore price Goldman cut its three and six-month price targets to $70 and $85 a tonne, respectively, from $90 and $110 a tonne.
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