Kemp: Record Chinese coal futures signal need to boost output
Surging prices are an indication of the tension between the country’s surging electricity demand and the government’s stated aim to limit coal output.
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UAE, Zimbabwe sign pact that may see Victoria Falls gold market
More than $1.5-billion of gold is smuggled out of Zimbabwe every year, much of it to Dubai.
Albemarle says Chile output on track despite strike
The 135-member “Albemarle Salar” union, which the company said comprises about half the workers at its Salar plant, went on strike in August.
Vale Indonesia eyes 2026 completion for nickel HPAL plant
The plant in Pomalaa, in Southeast Sulawesi province, is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of mixed sulphide precipitate.
China’s Aug tin output rises 11.1% m/m
The 20 smelters in Antaike's monthly tin production survey churned out 13,369 tonnes of the metal last month.
Ascot on track for late 2022 production at Premier gold project in British Columbia
Reserves at Premier total 3.6 million tonnes grading 5.45 g/t gold and 19.1 g/t silver for 637,000 oz gold and 2.2 million oz silver.
De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market
The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.
German researchers develop record-breaking lithium metal cell
A new lithium metal battery offers extremely high energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram.
BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals
The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
