China May rare earth exports jump 36% y/y on restocking
China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining globally and 90% of refined output.
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China’s central bank paused gold purchases in May after 18 months of buying
The People's Bank of China was the largest official sector buyer of gold in 2023.
Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold
Society Artisanal has engaged Minespider to track gold from the mines it oversees to its smelting facility.
Hudbay, unions sign letter of intent for copper project in Arizona
The Copper World mine is expected to produce about 92,000 tonnes of the metal a year for the first decade of its anticipated 20-year life.
Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project
Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025.
Government regulation top threat facing British Columbia mining industry — report
Regulatory factors need to be addressed as province “primes itself to become one of the most reliable and sustainable suppliers of critical metals in Canada and globally,” says PWC.
Codelco chairman says SQM lithium deal on track, despite Tianqi dispute
Chile's financial regulator is currently reviewing Tianqi's complaint, and has said that the company could appeal the decision in the court system.
Manganese X sample passes first phase of EV supply chain testing by US tech firm
The qualification testing is an important aspect of the MOU signed earlier with C4V for a potential manganese offtake deal.
B2Gold nets $90 million stake in Versamet after royalty package sale
This new partnership offers B2Gold a chance to see the value in generally unrecognized royalties.
