Vale may offer clues on what direction iron ore markets are heading
The miner has 2021 production guidance of 315 million to 335 million tonnes, with BI analysts assuming it reaches the low end of that range.
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Home: European smelter cuts catch zinc looking the wrong way
It's still unclear what the impact of Europe's power crunch will be in terms of lost metal, writes Andy Home.
Centamin expects 2021 production at midpoint of forecast
The company said that the results of the Phase 2 life-of-mine review at Sukari is expected to be announced on Dec. 1.
Upward trend in global exploration budget to continue in 2022 — report
According to S&P, global exploration budgets are expected to increase between 5% and 15% in 2022.
Global shortage of magnesium could cripple car industry
Germany’s association of metals producers warned that current magnesium inventories in Europe will be exhausted by the end of November 2021.
Barrick to decide fate of Lama gold-silver project in 2024
The world's second-largest gold miner by reserves said it continues to “intensively explore” for more resources in the area.
Copper price surges past $11,000 on supply squeeze
Traders are paying huge premiums for quickly deliverable copper after stockpiles in the LME warehouse system tumbled to their lowest level in decades.
Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine
Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.
Coal price tops $300/t in China as cold wave adds to energy crisis
The most-active contract on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange rose as much as 6%.