Funds buy into copper as trade war uncertainty lifts
Funds have been holding a net long position on the CME copper contract since the beginning of this year.
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Lithium Americas moves closer to Nevada mine approval
The step comes as US politicians have been pushing for increased domestic mining of specialized minerals.
Orocobre signs lithium supply deals with Chinese firms
Two contracts were signed for the supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its flagship Olaroz project.
South African chrome firms warn of more than 1,200 job cuts
The potential job cuts highlight the risks posed to Africa's most industrialised economy by struggling state power utility Eskom.
Trade war has copper prices artificially low, Chile minister says
A resolution to the trade dispute may prompt buyers including China to rebuild their stockpiles, helping fuel the rebound in prices, Mining Minister Baldo Prokurica said.
Alrosa starts drilling at flooded Mir pipe
The miner wants to explore the possibility of reopening the pipe.
Pacific Ridge to acquire two copper-gold properties from Aurico
The Vancouver-based miner is expected to get a 75% interest in the Kliyul and Redton properties in British Columbia.
De Beers mulls expanding pilot scheme to sell ethically sourced diamonds
The program in Sierra Leone traces the route of diamonds dug up by small miners in the country.
Anglo American goes back to fertilizers with Sirius Minerals’ $527 million buy
The move throws a much-needed lifeline to the British junior behind a huge fertilizer project.
