May 26, 2023 Scientists unveil role of global trade in mercury exposure A new study shows that almost half of the mercury exposure comes from mercury embedded in global trade.
May 25, 2023 RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022 Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.
May 25, 2023 Siemens Gamesa to cut reliance on China for rare earths, permanent magnets Siemens Gamesa last month signed a deal with Australia's Arafura Rare Earths to procure 200 tonnes of materials a year.
May 25, 2023 BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand Weaker-than-expected construction, particularly in the property sector, has pushed iron ore below $100 a tonne.
May 25, 2023 Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China The DRC aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%.
May 25, 2023 Tin prices rise on Myanmar supply worry A detailed plan to suspend all mining activities in a region controlled by Myanmar's ethnic Wa militia force from August 1 was released earlier this month.
May 25, 2023 China’s state iron ore buyer gets down to business, yet to flex pricing power Around 30 mills signed iron ore contracts though China Mineral Resources Group.
May 24, 2023 Iron ore price drops below $100 as worries over China demand grow A weaker yuan added to the gloomy mood.
May 24, 2023 China fears send copper price below $8,000 Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim.
May 24, 2023 Nornickel now earns nearly half of its revenue in Asia In the first three months of 2023, Asia accounted for 45% of the company’s revenue.
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