Iron ore price retreats on covid-19 concerns
The price fell on Wednesday as concerns over covid-19 curbs and the approaching off-season for construction activity in China soured sentiment.
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Surpluses on the horizon to douse fire under copper prices
Mine supply is expected to rise 3.9% to nearly 22 million tonnes next year, according to the International Copper Study Group.
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa exceeds annual copper guidance, with over 100,000t YTD
Ivanhoe's production guidance for 2021 was set at 92,500-100,000 tonnes.
“Mining has brought nothing but poverty” – young environmentalists plan rewrite of Chile copper mining rules
There’s a lot at stake. Chile’s government lists a total of almost $70 billion in possible mining projects this decade.
Palladium price poised for rebound after being 2021’s worst metal
There are better days coming soon for palladium as Chinese purchases pick up and supply chain problems eventually ease.
Avino totals 137moz silver-equivalent at La Preciosa in Mexico
Avino is acquiring La Preciosa from Coeur Mining for a cash total of $20 million.
Huayou buys lithium mine in Zimbabwe for $422 million
Zimbabwe is desperate to attract investors into its mining sector, which it says will drive the recovery of its stricken economy.
US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals
Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.
Scores feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
About 80 people were swept into a lake in the remote Hpakant area of Kachin State.
