US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths
The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation seeking to thwart China's near control over the sector.
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Kirkland Lake Gold hits production record ahead of merger with Agnico Eagle
The gold miner posted record production for the year, with a total of 1.4 million oz.
Northern Graphite buying two mines, to be third largest producer outside China
The company is purchasing the Lac des Iles mine and mill in Quebec and all the outstanding shares of Imerys Group.
Iron ore price slides as China’s economy slows
The drop came despite a surprise easing of monetary policy by the Chinese central bank.
No new year resolution for out-of-favour copper market
Copper’s fall from grace among fund players is clear to see in sliding volumes across all three major trading venues, writes Andy Home.
China’s technical EV specs are an interesting regulatory insight
With electric cars accounting for about one in every five automobile sales last month, China’s EV market is entering a maturation phase.
De Beers makes diamond buyers cough up cash with fresh price rise
The world's largest diamond miner by value is said to have hiked prices by about 8% for big stones and 20% for small ones at the latest sale.
China coal output hits record in December and in 2021
The world's biggest coal miner and consumer, produced 384.67 million tonnes of the fossil fuel last month, up 7.2% year-on-year.
