Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high
Iron ore prices are already up 8% in 2021 after customs data showed Chinese imports hitting a record high of 1.2 billion tonnes.
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Gold investment demand remains well supported in 2021 – report
The need for effective hedges and the low-rate environment will keep demand well supported, says the World Gold Council.
Aura Minerals sees up to 42% production growth in 2021
Company expects production to reach between 250,000 and 290,000 GEOs for the year.
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China mulls allowing some Australian coal imports amid ban
The shipments that could be cleared are those that arrived before a ban on Australian coal went into effect.
Metals behind EV revolution to resume volatile rally – again
Global EV sales are projected to surge 60% this year, according to BloombergNEF.
South Africa’s mining industry to support covid-19 vaccine rollout
With around 233 covid-19 deaths in the mining industry, unions have called on miners to help pay for vaccines.
FLSmidth in talks to buy Thyssenkrupp’s mining unit
The negotiations are at a non-binding stage, FLSmidth said, and there can be no assurance as to their result.
