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Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds

Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 9:07 am

Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway

A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 8:02 am

Asia Gold: Festivities spark slight demand in India; China on holiday

Indian jewelers unsure about festive demand - dealer.

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 6:53 am

China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products

Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 3:07 pm

Chinese delegates jolt LME week with their newfound optimism

For the last couple of years, the biggest consumer and producer has been a buzzkill for metals bulls.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2024 | 9:53 am

Mining industry needs $2.1 trillion in new investments by 2050 — BloombergNEF

The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 9:24 am

Column: Exuberant iron ore, subdued copper show different sides of China stimulus

China's significant stimulus measures have kicked the prices of key metals higher.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 8:25 am

China’s fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply

After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Visualizing the decline of copper usage in EVs

Copper content in EVs has steadily decreased over the past decade, even as overall copper demand rises due to the increasing adoption of EVs.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 2, 2024 | 12:26 pm

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China to extend record aluminum output amid ample power

Copper prices hit three-week low on doubts over China’s pro-growth push

Iron ore price drops with leading miners to deliver production reports

China to launch platinum, palladium futures in Q1, producers’ council says

Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze

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