Russia discusses buying metals for state stockpile
Moscow has been keeping a close eye on rising raw materials costs in the construction sector as part of efforts to keep domestic commodity prices stable.
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Iron ore price back above $200 on hopes of output curb easing in China
The Tangshan government held a symposium on Monday, considering lowering the output curtailment ratio for some mills that had finished ultra-low emission upgrades.
Global EV battery sales surge as demand for clean cars booms
Sales of EV batteries rose to 65.9 gigawatt-hours in the January-April period, from 26.8 gigawatt-hours a year earlier, SNE Research said Tuesday.
BHP’s decision on Jansen potash mine imminent
The world's no. 1 miner is expected to make a final decision before the publication of annual results in August.
Vale to suspend operations at Sudbury after failed labour talks
This is the first time USW 6500 workers have been on the picketline since a year-long strike ended in July 2010.
Africa-focused miner Allied Gold readies for London listing
Company aims to raise around $500 million with the help of JPMorgan and UBS.
Home: Funds cut copper exposure as Chinese impetus fades
Money managers have reduced their net long positioning on the CME copper contract by almost 30% in the space of three weeks.
Sibanye-Stillwater to buy back up to 5% of shares
Sibanye reported a 78% increase in first-quarter core profit last month, on the back of higher prices for metals, including gold, platinum, palladium and rhodium.
Real-time measuring of tailings clay content may optimize reclamation processes
Canadian researchers are developing a “clay analyzer” to help miners reduce tailings deposit footprints and minimize land disturbance.