China expands BHP iron ore ban to new product as talks drag
CMRG asked Chinese steel mills and traders this week not to buy new cargoes of Jinbao fines.
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Vianode pledges $2.3 billion to make synthetic graphite in Ontario
The Ontario government said it is prepared to lend as much as C$670 million to the project.
Northern Graphite halts Quebec operations for repairs, development work
Lac des Iles in Quebec is the only operating graphite mine in North America.
MinRes walks back Ellison exit plan
Chris Ellison set to remain as CEO of Mineral Resources beyond mid-2026, despite governance scandals and external scrutiny.
Codelco signs partnership with Japan’s NTT DATA for AI and robotics
The partnership will focus on using artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing to improve automation, safety, and sustainability at Codelco's mines.
UBS lifts 2026 mid-year gold price forecast to $4,500
In the upside case, the bank sees gold reaching as high as $4,900 an ounce.
LME to stop running benchmark platinum and palladium auctions
Results of the LBMA Platinum and Palladium Price auctions are used across the market and industry for settling contracts and transactions.
Angola to speed up mine permits, cut red tape to lift investment
The push underpins Angola’s attempts to expand its non-oil minerals sector and attract foreign capital.
Inalum targets 2029 to commission new aluminum plant
The company plans to build a smelter capable of producing 600,000 metric tons of aluminum a year with an estimated investment of nearly $2.5 billion.
