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UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am

Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses

Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due…

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 11:19 am

China Three Gorges plans $10 billion renewables-coal power base

The project is part of a plan to fill China’s…

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 10:17 am

Iron ore price rangebound as EU tariff hike woes counter China’s fiscal stimulus optimism

The EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built EVs…

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:07 am

Simandou to mine first cargo by end of 2025

With annual production capacity of 120 million metric tons, the Guinea…

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 12:37 am

Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie

The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

CHART: Copper price is being held hostage by Beijing

New report foresees a possible step change at meeting of China’s highest lawmaking body next week, with a decline of $1,000/t a distinct possibility.

Frik Els | October 29, 2024 | 4:11 am

China’s cobalt king hits output goal months ahead of schedule

The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner smashed through its full-year output target last quarter after a speedy ramp-up.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2024 | 2:20 am

Australia risks losing its iron ore dominance, Fortescue CEO says

Australia is the world's biggest supplier of seaborne iron ore, accounting for around half of global supply.

Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 5:54 pm

US recycles the most gold from e-waste, study shows

It is estimated that the US generated 13,767 kg of gold that year worth around £882.8 million from its e-waste in 2022.

Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 10:29 am

Vale, Jinnan invest $627m in iron ore plant in Oman

Facility in the port city of Sohar will process 18 million tonnes of iron ore from 2027.

Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 10:05 am

China gold demand plunges as record prices deter jewelry buyers

Gold demand in the world’s biggest consumer plunged by more than a fifth in the third quarter.

Bloomberg News | October 28, 2024 | 7:02 am

Mining vs AI – It’s not even close

Nvidia throws shade on entire global mining industry.

Frik Els | October 28, 2024 | 6:51 am

Dalian iron ore price hits more than one-week high on renewed China stimulus hopes

Markets are now pricing in expectations of fiscal stimulus from China's upcoming legislative meeting.

Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 3:03 am

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