April 1, 2022 Russia seeks new ways to sell its $20-billion-a-year gold output Russian miners are considering direct exports, and both producers and lenders are exploring sales in Asia and the Middle East.
March 31, 2022 China economic activity gauge falls to 2nd lowest on record in March Copper prices comfortably above $10,000 and iron ore prices at 7-month highs continue to defy predictions as Chinese PMIs drop into contraction territory.
March 31, 2022 US senator says Defense Production Act won’t move needle without fixing mining permitting “Despite his climate pledges, President Biden has done nothing meaningful to boost American mineral production," says Senator John Barrasso.
March 31, 2022 Biden invokes Cold War powers to boost EV battery production This could help mining companies access $750 million under the Defense Production Act’s Title III fund.
March 31, 2022 US senator ‘worried’ about Chinese stake in MP Materials "It kind of disturbs me to know that there's a big Chinese interest there" Senator Lisa Murkowski said.
March 31, 2022 Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.
March 30, 2022 Biden’s battery metal push does nothing to ease mining permit bottleneck It takes a about seven to 10 years to get a mine up and running in the US, compared to two to three years in neighboring Canada.
March 30, 2022 China Moly wants third party to resolve Congo mine dispute Tenke is one of the world’s most important sources of cobalt, a mineral used in electric car batteries.
March 30, 2022 Nickel price climbs in thin trading as investors weigh supply risks Prices rose as much as 4.2% on the London Metal Exchange, with about 200 lots changing hands in the first hour of trading.
March 30, 2022 Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.
Ma’aden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to Ar Rjum mine The order includes process electrification, field instrumentation and automation. January 15, 2026 | 03:25 pm
