China’s strong imports help explain low LME metal stock
Refined metal has been flowing in significant quantities to China, reducing availability in the rest of the world.
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We possess a comfortable financial scope but we intend to undertake small or medium-sized acquisitions rather than a large transaction.
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The company foresees strong long-term demand for lithium but offered a short-term prognosis clouded by the entry of new projects into the market and slowing growth of demand.
South African court orders miners’ union to suspend planned industry-wide strike
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China’s 2018 coal usage rises 1%, but share of energy mix falls
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Platinum miners win reprieve as South Africa strike delayed
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Junkyard palladium growing as an answer to disappearing resource
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Australian mining industry group praises free trade deal with Peru
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Golden Share Resources acquires Sandridge project in Ontario
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