Under leftist president, Peru faces pitched battle over mining
The battle over mining in Ayacucho is a flashpoint for the new government as well as for global metal markets that rely on Peru’s rich deposits.
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Fortescue CEO to step down as miner expands green energy push
Analysts said the move was not unexpected, although the timing was a bit sooner than some had anticipated.
Iron ore price steady while high inventory dampens 2022 outlook
"The iron ore port inventories build through recent weeks is a bearish signal," says Westpac senior economist.
Gold investment apathy
Gold has mostly ground sideways for a half-year because investors are apathetic.
Sigma Lithium announces $47 million financing for Grota do Cirilo project
It is expected that leading global investors focused on ESG & sustainability will comprise the majority of the investors in the offering, the company says.
Iron ore price rally built on China hope, not fundamentals
Iron ore prices are rebounding on the expectation of future demand, and are happy to ignore the current signs that there is too much of the raw material arriving in China, writes Clyde Russell.
Battle for South African platinum miner comes to a boil
South Africa’s Public Investment Corp., the continent’s largest money manager, is an interested observer.
Miners face talent crunch as electric vehicles charge up metals demand
Enrollment in US mining engineering programs dropped 46% between 2015 and 2020.
UAE’s EGA inks 3-yr Guinea bauxite supply deal with China’s Bosai
China's demand for imported bauxite is set to increase by around 20% to 132 million tonnes in 2022.
