First Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit
Miner advances preservation program, power plant restart and looks forward to talks on a long-term agreement.
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Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia
Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.
China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year
China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.
Global gold demand climbs 3% to quarterly record as investment soars, WGC says
Demand for bars and coins rose 17% in the third quarter, led by India and China.
US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback
It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.
Macquarie appoints Peter Taylor to head commodity strategy
Taylor will lead a team of 11 commodity strategists across 4 cities while continuing to head the Geneva office.
Agnico Eagle launches $130M Avenir unit for critical minerals
Agnico plans to contribute $80M in non-gold and non-copper strategic investments, plus $50M in cash to fund Avenir Minerals.
Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps
The firm also continues to see "significant uncertainty" over the future of its heavy rare earths processing plant in Texas.
Column: China’s ravenous appetite for iron ore remains as steel output slips
China's imports of iron ore are on track for another robust month in October.