Gold price back above $1,800 on deepening virus concerns
Meanwhile, the dollar index eased off the 9-1/2-month high hit last week.
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Copper price rises as China reports no new covid-19 cases
China has been grappling with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant since July 20.
Russell: Iron ore price slump justified by improving supply, China steel control
The unknown factor for iron ore is what policy changes Beijing may adopt.
Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia
Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.
Majority of unions at Codelco’s El Teniente mine reject early contract offer
Union members at the sprawling deposit initiated early talks weeks ago but have yet to accept a deal on a new contract to the replace the current one.
Chinese iron ore miner to invest $164 million in lithium production
Hainan Mining wants to produce 20,000 tonnes per year of lithium hydroxide, a chemical favoured in lithium-rich EV batteries.
Clay found in bauxite deposits helps produce low-carbon cement
Belterra clay has been found to have enough minerals with aluminum content to ensure good quality cement.
Investors see green hydrogen advancing as China signals support
The sector is benefiting as local governments, including Beijing and Inner Mongolia, introduce strategies aimed at cultivating green hydrogen firms to show compliance with net-zero targets.
Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million
The company's main asset in Botswana is the mothballed Ghaghoo imine, which it acquired from De Beers in 2007.
