China hikes 2022 rare earth quota by 25% on rising demand
China has raised the annual quota for five years in a row.
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Iron ore price tumbles as China power shortages hit steel mills
Nearly 20 steel mills in China's southwest regions had suspended operations as of Wednesday.
Sibanye warns on profit, shares tumble
The company said gold production fell by 77% in the first half following a strike at its South African gold operations.
Congo PM to mediate dispute over Tenke copper and cobalt mine
Exports from the mine, which accounted for more than 10% of global cobalt output in 2021, were suspended a month ago.
‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results
Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to efficiently catch mercury —even at low levels— and clean up contaminated bodies of water.
Gold price to rebound when Fed pivots, FS Investments’ Gayeski says
The FS Chiron Capital Allocation Fund’s exposure to bullion may rise from 4% once the Fed begins to ease aggressively, said Troy Gayeski.
Chile dictates measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole
The SMA ordered six "urgent and transitory" measures while it continues to investigate causes that generated the sinkhole that measures 36.5 meters.
Gold price slips with rising yields as traders weigh data, Fed hiking
Data Tuesday showed a bigger-than-expected drop in US home construction, while production at US factories increased in July for the first time in three months.
Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill
Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues.
