December 22, 2021 Surpluses on the horizon to douse fire under copper prices Mine supply is expected to rise 3.9% to nearly 22 million tonnes next year, according to the International Copper Study Group.
December 22, 2021 “Mining has brought nothing but poverty” – young environmentalists plan rewrite of Chile copper mining rules There’s a lot at stake. Chile’s government lists a total of almost $70 billion in possible mining projects this decade.
December 22, 2021 Palladium price poised for rebound after being 2021’s worst metal There are better days coming soon for palladium as Chinese purchases pick up and supply chain problems eventually ease.
December 22, 2021 Huayou buys lithium mine in Zimbabwe for $422 million Zimbabwe is desperate to attract investors into its mining sector, which it says will drive the recovery of its stricken economy.
December 22, 2021 US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.
December 22, 2021 Scores feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine About 80 people were swept into a lake in the remote Hpakant area of Kachin State.
December 22, 2021 Minmetals confirms China rare earths merger, creating new giant Move will see three of China's "Big Six" rare earths producers combined, which will boost Beijing influence over pricing.
December 21, 2021 Iron ore’s heady days are fading as China’s growth engine cools The volatility is set to persist into 2022 as a rebound in steel production this month falters early next year.
December 21, 2021 Silver: strong and weak at once. How is that even possible? Gold is barely crawling up, while silver is boldly climbing the market ladder.
December 21, 2021 Kyrgyzstan pushing for out-of-court settlement with Centerra A top-10 shareholder in Centerra told Reuters it would be in the best interests of both parties to negotiate a settlement as soon as possible.
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