Global copper smelting eases in June; nickel pig iron jumps
Copper smelting activity slipped in June after a rebound a month earlier as Chinese plants closed for maintenance.
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Vale autonomous trucks have hauled 100Mt at Brucutu
The amount of ore transported is equivalent to the weight of 35,000 major soccer stadiums like the famous Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.
Gold price in India swings to premium as easing restrictions lure buyers
Gold in India this week was being sold at a premium for the first time in more than two months.
Malaysian news portal ordered to pay damages to Australian miner in defamation case
The ruling comes amid concern among activists about freedom of expression in Malaysia.
New recycling techniques set to make electric vehicles greener
The new methods involve retrieving parts of the battery so they can be reused, which can drastically cut costs and carbon emissions.
Iron ore price down on China steel output curbs
China will have to cut steel output by more than 50 million tonnes in the final six months of 2021 to meet its carbon emissions targets.
Vale restarts ship loader that caught fire at Ponta da Madeira port
Company is commissioning its loading activities at ship loader 6 after 5 months of maintenance.
Cameco suspends Cigar Lake operations due to close wildfire
Canadian uranium miner has temporarily suspended production as a precaution due to the proximity of a wildfire burning in the vicinity of the mine.
Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals
The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.