Dalian iron ore soars on stimulus anticipation, strong demand outlook Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, driven by hopes of economic stimulus measures aimed at bolstering the Chinese economy. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:29 am
Japan’s Jan-March crude steel output forecast to rise 1.7% Japan's crude steel output is forecast to rise 1.7% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024 because of healthy demand from automakers. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:19 am
Mining investments in Chile to hit $66 billion by 2032 – Cochilco Cochilco's new figure is less than the $73.65 billion estimated in its previous 10-year forecast released in 2022. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:05 am
Cell phone data, satellite systems transistors get some bling Gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors, employed in mobile data and satellite communication systems, have been created using diamonds as a substrate. Staff Writer | December 26, 2023 | 6:51 am
Executive interview: Ramón Barua Costa, CEO, Aclara Resources South America-focused rare earth developer CEO discusses its Penco Module project in Chile. Global Business Reports | December 26, 2023 | 6:50 am
Ucore wraps up commissioning of RapidSX rare earths separation tech plant The technology is aimed at separating heavy and light REEs to extract samples of praseodymium and neodymium. Blair McBride | December 22, 2023 | 1:53 pm
At least 7 Peru gold mine workers die in believed accident Initial evidence pointed to a collapse in a mine located in the town of La Rinconada. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 12:46 pm
US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm
First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 11:29 am