China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record
Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.
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Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear
Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.
Snowline Gold’s first resource shows large-scale, high-grade potential in Yukon
Valley in Snowline’s Rogue project holds 75.8 million indicated tonnes grading 1.66 grams gold per tonne.
Chilean Cobalt gets $317 million funding support from EXIM Bank
The loan is expected to fund development efforts within the mining concessions that comprise the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project.
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry
Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.
Cluff Africa agrees to develop Zimbabwe lithium mine
Cluff will be assigned a 45% share of licenses at Sandawana held by Kuvimba.
SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia
The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.
Copper price slides to eight-week low after more soft data from China
Copper prices recently hit a record high above $11,000, but have since retreated due to rising inventories and economic weakness in China.
Record copper prices likely to pause US scrap shipments to China
Scrap typically accounts for about 9 million tonnes or roughly 30% of global copper supplies annually.
