Lithium rush has 57 firms sniffing around Chilean contracts
While the bidding process is still in an initial phase, authorities expect to have news on the contracts later this year.
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Gold price marches to 5-month peak as tune of inflation amplifies
Gold is now on course for a fifth straight day of gains.
Dalian iron ore price hits 1-year low on demand worries
"(China's steel) production restrictions have suppressed expectations for winter storage and replenishment."
Anglo American to invest $800 million in Brazil by 2025
Most of the investment will go to its giant Minas Rio iron ore mine, located in the mineral-rich state of Minas Gerais.
China’s exports bring little relief to tight lead market
China exported 15,545 tonnes of refined lead in September, the highest monthly tally since 2007, writes Andy Home.
Vale Indonesia expects lower nickel matte production next year
The Indonesian arm of the Brazilian mining giant is expecting nickel matte production of 65,000 tonnes in 2022, compared with an annual average of 70,000-75,000 tonnes.
Crypto boom strains Kazakhstan’s coal-powered energy grid
The Central Asian nation of 19 million has become the world's second-biggest bitcoin mining location.
Pan American Silver cuts guidance on labour shortages, higher costs
The Canadian miner lowered silver and gold output targets mainly due to cost of upgrades at its La Colorada mine in Mexico.
Opportunities, challenges of fuel cell EVs in heavy-duty applications – report
A new report by IDTechEx discusses the role of fuel cell EVs when it comes to addressing the need for long-range zero-emission vehicles.