September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

September 19, 2023

Chinese battery parts maker, African fund plan $2 billion venture in Morocco

CNGR is joining forces with Al Mada to build an industrial base in Morocco.

September 19, 2023

Chinova puts Australian copper-gold operations up for sale

Shanxi Donghui Energy Group bought the mine from Ivanhoe Australia in 2013.

September 19, 2023

Iron ore price extends decline as concerns over Chinese property market persist

Higher domestic supply also weighed on the key steelmaking ingredient.

September 19, 2023

Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking

China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months.

September 19, 2023

WGC steps up efforts to boost supply chain transparency

All 33 members with operating gold mines will publish the names and locations of their refining partners at least once a year.

September 18, 2023

China’s copper industry is struggling when it should be booming

Buyers lack conviction and the view from the factory floor remains cautious as margins are suppressed and profits wither.

September 18, 2023

Rio Tinto shoulders Simandou iron ore bill as Chinese funds delayed – sources

The company has so far spent more than $500 million on developing the project.

September 18, 2023

Codelco ends long-term mined copper deals to China clients from 2025 – sources

Company is aiming to replace exclusively copper concentrate deals with others that include concentrate and value-added intermediate products such as blister and anode.

September 18, 2023

China to revise mine safety law after fatal accidents

Coal mine accidents killed more than 60 people this year.