Copper price rallies amid rising optimism on Chinese economic outlook
Investors are becoming more optimistic about the world’s second-largest economy after the official March manufacturing purchasing figures.
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Hyundai Motor ends Indonesia aluminum deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans
The South Korean automaker signed a memorandum of understanding with Adaro Minerals in 2022.
Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine
The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.
Indonesian coal miner Harum Energy buys stake in nickel plant
The miner acquired 51% of PT Blue Sparking Energy by converting part of a loan to the company into equity.
Underperforming precious metals and copper stocks poised to correct
Demand is being driven by strong central bank buying, with developing nations in particular stocking up on bullion as insurance.
Video: Douglas Silver on the clash between NPV and ESG
There’s an inherent conflict between the way mining investments are valued and environmental social and governance principles, Silver says.
Scott Berdahl and Ella Cullen named Young Mining Professionals of the Year
Sponsoring the awards for 2024 are Barrick Gold, Cassels, KPMG and The Northern Miner.
Iamgold pours first bullion at Côté project in Ontario
The mine will be one of Canada’s largest gold producers with an 18-year mine life.
Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025
The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.
