Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021
Global copper mine production grew on average 2.3% in 2021, from a low base.
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Global lithium-ion battery capacity to rise five-fold by 2030
The Asia Pacific region, led by China, accounted for 90% of the world’s battery manufacturing in 2021.
India’s coal ministry to seek softer green rules to boost output
The ministry is likely to approach environment officials for a “certain relaxation in norms so that overall coal production can be further increased.”
Nickel is trading at last on LME as buyers return after squeeze
The flurry of deals on Tuesday came as LME prices moved back into line with nickel contracts trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which remained open during a weeklong suspension of trading.
Talisker drills high grades between historic Bralorne and Pioneer mines
One drill hole returned 21.50 g/t gold over 2.00 metres within 7.39 g/t over 6.00 metres.
Galway Metals to release new Clarence Stream resource estimate
The Clarence Stream deposits have now been connected over a strike of 3.1km.
Meridian advances Cabacal copper project in Brazil toward updated resource
The property hosts a historic resource of 21.7 million tonnes grading 0.6% copper and 0.6 gram gold per tonne.
Silver Tiger hits high grades near surface at El Tigre in Mexico
Drill highlights included 9.3m grading 4.65 g/t Au, 1,877.1 g/t Ag, 0.03% Cu, 0.39% Pb and 0.02% Zn, starting from 36.6m.
Europe can’t rely on key exporter Australia for coal, miner says
New Hope, which operates the 10Mtpa Bengalla mine on Australia’s east coast, has held talks with prospective customers in Europe.
