July 9, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...

July 9, 2020

No current risk of closures – Brazil mining association

Vale's restored production after Brumadinho disaster can push iron ore prices below $100, says Brazilian mining association.

July 7, 2020

Electric vehicles are starting to buoy the global metals market

The world’s largest producer of lithium is expecting a market turnaround by 2022.

July 6, 2020

Chinese miners’ deal frenzy seen stalling on regulatory hurdles

Growing scrutiny by Australia and Canada may cut short wave of acquisitions led by China’s state miners.

July 3, 2020

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

July 3, 2020

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

July 2, 2020

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

The cost of moving coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases.

July 2, 2020

A miraculous covid-19 recovery but Dr Copper needs more tests

LME three-month copper ended the first half of the year at $6,015 per tonne, up a whopping 38% from March lows.

June 30, 2020

Why LFP cathode material is making a comeback

A whitepaper by Roskill explains why Tesla, BYD and Volkswagen decided to choose LFP cathodes to power their EVs in the Chinese market.

June 29, 2020

Trade spat, virus add fuel to China’s push for iron ore security

A souring relationship with Australia and iron ore supply shocks in Brazil may reignite China’s ambitions to reduce its dependence.