Exploration & Discovery • Jul 15, 2024
China Discovers Strategic Minerals at World’s
Chinese geologists have made a significant discovery at the Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia. They found two new rare-earth minerals,
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Battery Metals • Jul 13, 2024
Local Resistance Grows Against Lithium Mining
Local opposition and environmental considerations: A proposed lithium mine in Covas do Barroso, Portugal, has ignited strong opposition from the local community and environmental activists. The…
Iron Ore • Jul 13, 2024
Declining Chinese Demand and Rising Competition
The iron ore industry in Australia is facing major challenges. The main reason is the decrease in demand from China, which has traditionally been the biggest…
Coal • Jul 12, 2024
Anglo American Hires Advisors for Major Coal Asset Sale
According to sources familiar with the matter, Anglo American PLC, has taken steps to sell its coal assets by enlisting the help of financial advisors. This…
Africa • Jul 12, 2024
China’s Mineral Cooperation in Question as US
The United States has taken action in a major mining deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the importance of China's mineral cooperation in…
Iron Ore • Jul 11, 2024
Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments Down 5.4% in
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.4 million tons in June, a decrease of 5.4 percent compared to the same month in 2023.
Copper • Jul 11, 2024
Indonesian Tycoon Anthoni Salim Launches Major
Billionaire Anthoni Salim has made a bold move by launching a $265 million bid to acquire an Australian copper mine.
Gold • Jul 11, 2024
A Closer Look at Newmont’s Earnings Report
Newmont Corporation's path to recovery is hindered by various challenges in the market. Newmont Corporation is facing challenges in its recovery despite making strategic acquisitions and…
Battery Metals • Jul 10, 2024
Deep Sea Mining: Companies Prepare to
Deep sea mining, a concept that was once considered futuristic, is now on the verge of becoming a reality.
Copper • Jul 10, 2024
How the Ukraine War is Shaping the Future of
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has sparked a notable increase in global copper demand, fueled by heightened military requirements and supply chain disruptions.
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