South Africa’s EV dream threatens $8.5 billion in climate aid
South Africa is the world’s 13th-biggest source of greenhouse-gas emissions and relies on coal for more than 80% of its electricity.
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China to remain a key trade partner for Australia, official says
Australia has been a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Covid in China’s coal hubs crimps supply as winter demand looms
China’s two biggest coal-producing regions have been hit by virus flare-ups and lockdowns that are disrupting supplies and boosting prices.
China may buy more Russian copper to blunt expected premium hike
Premiums of physical copper sales to China in 2023 are expected to rise to between $150 to $210 per tonne over the benchmark London Metal Exchange price.
Global copper market to see 155,000 tonne surplus in 2023, says ICSG
World refined copper production is forecast to rise by about 2.8% in 2022 and 3.3% in 2023.
Indonesia tells tin industry to be prepared for an export ban
Metals such as nickel have already seen an export ban.
Antofagasta forecasts copper output up to 710,000 tonnes in 2023
The Chilean miner also said it produced 181,900 tonnes of copper in the third quarter of the current year.
Recent discovery may lead to next-gen porphyry copper deposits
Researchers believe findings will help exploration geologists discover the next generation of porphyry copper deposits.
Gold industry sees bullion rising 10% in year despite rates
Gold will rebound strongly next year, despite higher interest rates, according to a survey of the bullion industry.
