Goldman warns carmakers against buying miners: ‘It always end in tears’
Automakers have been pushing into mining more aggressively to lock in supply for batteries.
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Iron ore price jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 52.6 last month, the highest reading since April 2012.
Panama breakthrough adds to good news for global copper supplies
The Cobre Panama mine accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
Gold price hits 1-week high on robust China economic data
The dollar hit a one-week low earlier Wednesday after China's yuan gained.
China’s lithium mining likely to face more scrutiny
Yichun suspended all lithium mining late last week to crack down on criminal activity.
Botswana mining growth seen flat amid dim diamond outlook
In 2023, Botswana expects diamond output to decline by 1%.
BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector
BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.
The salt on your table could be key for the green energy transition
Large underground salt deposits could serve as hydrogen holding tanks, conduct heat to geothermal plants, and influence CO2 storage.
Freeport Indonesia says Grasberg mine operations back to normal after floods
Freeport was forced to stop operation at its flagship mine in February after heavy rain and mud flows damaged the facilities.
