Russell: China’s PMIs point to softer metal imports, but be wary of stimulus
History has shown that if Beijing feels the economy is losing too much steam, the stimulus taps will be re-opened.
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President Laurentino Cortizo pledged that a new contract should provide more public benefit.
Coalition urges US Congress to incentivize permanent rare earth magnet making
The bill would create a $20 per kilogram production tax credit for magnets that are manufactured in the US.
Nova Scotia conducting tests after photos spark tailings leak debate at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River mine
Province's Environment Department is testing on samples collected around the tailings pond following an alarm raised by environmental groups over what they believed was a leak at the facility.
Copper price down as China factory activity slows
The state reserves administration in China released 150,000 tonnes of copper, aluminium and zinc into the market, completing a third round of metal auctions.
Gold price holds ground with all eyes on US jobs data
Should the data exceed expectations, a stronger dollar would put “some pressure on gold,” an analyst said.
China completes latest metal auctions as Xi urges better reserves system
Country released another 150,000 tonnes of state metal inventories to the market on Wednesday.
Home: China battles with aluminum’s decarbonization paradox
The world needs more aluminum to go green but the smelters that produce the stuff account for around 2% of all man-made emissions each year.
IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack
No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire.
