February 6, 2019

Bolivia picks Chinese partner for $2.3B lithium project

This deal gives Beijing a second chance in Bolivia after Xinjiang TBEA beat six rivals to partner with Bolivia on Coipasa and Pastos Grandes.

February 5, 2019

Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark

Benchmark's MD Simon Moore told the Senate Committee on energy that 70 battery megafactories are in global production – up from 17 .

February 5, 2019

The new Cold War and gold

The best defense against the repercussions of a mounting pile of debt, and the new cold war, is to own gold - the traditional safe haven.

February 4, 2019

Everything you need to know about VMS deposits

People are often not aware of where their most prized devices really come from.

February 3, 2019

Lead production expected to grow in 2019 – report

Wood Mackenzie forecasts that global lead production will increase in 2019 by about 250 kt.

February 3, 2019

Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report

A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.

February 1, 2019

Copper price rally halted by Chinese factory surprise

Chinese manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in almost three years.

February 1, 2019

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may be in for a dose of karma. This rally is more likely to collapse than extend.

February 1, 2019

China’s Xinfa cuts alumina output amid bauxite squeeze

Production has been reduced by 500,000 tonnes on an annual basis, said the Xinfa official, who put the plant's total capacity at 3 million tonnes per year.

February 1, 2019

Asia Gold-Chinese demand jumps; Indian buyers hold off with eye on budget

Global benchmark gold prices registered a fourth straight monthly gain in January.