September 18, 2024 Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive records on the outlook for lower US interest rates, central-bank buying and haven demand.
September 18, 2024 White House says review of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of US Steel ongoing A source told Reuters this week that the US national security panel reviewing Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid.
September 18, 2024 Column: China’s coal use and output are rising, even as renewables surge Electricity from thermal sources rose 3.7% in August from a year earlier, according to official data.
September 18, 2024 EV batteries with nickel get boost in China after prices retreat China’s EV market is offering a tentative challenge to the shift toward batteries with no nickel or cobalt.
September 18, 2024 BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that are less than the top Canadian operations of fertilizer giants Nutrien and Mosaic.
September 18, 2024 China pushes back on US probe of uranium exports China said it is willing to continue "normal economic and trade cooperation" with countries around the world, including Russia.
September 18, 2024 Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for investment in raw materials.
September 18, 2024 Gold-rich Sudan talks mining with Russia as war alliances shift Moscow is looking to strengthen ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war.
September 18, 2024 Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20 Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera.
September 18, 2024 Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium.
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