Copper price falls to 5-month low on China lockdown worries
Covid-19 lockdowns in China and prospects of aggressive US rate hikes fuelled recession fears.
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Column: Copper, iron ore yet to reflect China’s weakening industrial outlook
The slump in China's main manufacturing sentiment index has yet to be fully reflected in prices for key metals, writes Clyde Russell.
Talisker’s initial Bralorne resource to include 11 veins, average 9.6 g/t gold
Talisker has chosen 11 veins that will be included in the new estimate – six from the Bralorne area, two from King, and three from Pioneer.
Australian court greenlights MMG’s Tasmania tailings dam study
Chinese-owned MMG may proceed with tailings dam assessment near Tasmania rainforest habitat.
CATL retains top position as world’s biggest EV battery maker
CATL increased its market position to 35% in March.
Tesla delays filing as investors await word on possible stock split
The stronger-than-expected increase comes as Chile’s economy cools following last year’s record growth of 11.7%.
Chile’s economic activity posts surprise increase on mining
The central bank prepares to deliver another aggressive interest rate increase later this week.
Copper may help reduce the use of antibiotics in crops
Copper oxide nanoparticles work as an immunostimulator in plants.
South32 boosts Brazil green aluminum supply with bauxite mine buy
South32 now owns 33% of the Mineração Rio do Norto bauxite mine.
