China aims to supersize coal sector through mergers
China plans to create several "super-large" coal mining companies by the end of 2020 as nation ramps up years of efforts to streamline the fragmented sector.
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Asia Gold-Higher prices dent demand
Physical gold demand across Asia remained subdued this week as prices rallied to a three-and-a-half-month high, keeping retail buyers away from the market.
Mining investments in Peru grew by 54.8% in November
Investments grew by 54.8% compared to the same month of 2016.
Cobalt price bulls’ worst fears may just have been confirmed
Breakthrough discovery backed by the US government replaces cobalt with iron in lithium-ion batteries – enabling much cheaper, longer lasting batteries.
China’s steel futures fall as snow to curtail construction demand
Cold weather is expected to hit regions across China in the coming week, bringing snow and rain that may cause disruptions at construction sites, one of the biggest consumers of steel.
Endeavour sells its mine in Ghana
The London-based miner sold its 90% stake in the project to BCM International. The remaining 10% is held by the Ghanaian government.
Chile and Argentina to lead lithium output growth after 2018
The bulk of new capacity would come online in 2019.
Roxgold’s mine in Burkina Faso greenlighted by the Ministry of Environment
Approval was granted for the Bagassi South gold project, located within the Yaramoko gold mine.
Commodities forge record-setting rally as BP to miners surge
The Bloomberg Commodity Index, which tracks returns on 22 raw materials, was poised for an unprecedented 15 days of gains on Thursday.
