15th Five-Year Plan for Coal Industry Issued; Large Modern Mine Capacity Share Target Raised
The plan calls for raising the share of large modern coal mine capacity to 87% by 2030.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
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Barrick Mining Q2 Profit Misses Expectations; Settles Nevada Dispute with Newmont
Barrick's Q2 profit missed expectations, and it resolved its Nevada dispute with Newmont.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
New Indonesian Nickel Ore Quota Approvals Weigh on Nickel Prices, Range-Bound at Lows
Indonesia's newly approved additional nickel ore quotas are weighing on nickel prices, which remain range-bound near the bottom.
Source: KLF Mining
nickelflash
India-Chile Trade Agreement Nears Conclusion: Critical Minerals on New Delhi's Priority Agenda
India and Chile are in the final stage of CEPA negotiations, with critical minerals high on New Delhi's priority agenda.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
copperflash
LME Copper Inventories Fall 4,675 mt in a Day, Down Nearly 30% Within a Month
On August 10, LME copper inventories stood at 218,300 mt, down 4,675 mt from the previous day, a decline of 2.1%.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
Tibet Mining Turns Profitable in H1 as Lithium Salt Prices Rise YoY
Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 60.0663 million, versus a loss of RMB 15.305 million in the year-ago period, turning from loss to profit year on year.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash
Iron Ore Supply Growth Concentrated in H2; Simandou Becomes Largest Marginal Source
Based on second-quarter earnings reports from mining companies, global iron ore production is expected to continue growing in H2 2026, with the full-year supply increase mainly coming from Simandou project capacity release and steady output growth from the four major miners.
Source: KLF Mining
ironflash
Rain in India Disrupts Coal Supply: Karnataka Arrivals Halve
Rainfall in India has disrupted coal supply, with arrivals to Karnataka down by half.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
coalflash
BHP Union Workers at Port Hedland Stage Another Work Stoppage
BHP's union workers at Port Hedland have once again halted work.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
ironflash
Kazakhstan's Syrymbet Tin Mine to Be Developed with Over $315 Million Investment
According to Kazinform, Solidcore Resources announced it will invest US$315 million in the Syrymbet tin deposit in North Kazakhstan region to launch construction of a mining and beneficiation complex.
Source: KLF Mining
generalflash
Two Ministries: Coordinate Coal Mine Closures with Regional Supply Security, Orderly Exit of Backward Capacity
Two ministries issued a plan to coordinate coal mine closures with regional supply security and promote the orderly exit of backward production capacity.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
Indonesia Confirms Continued Export Bans on Nickel, Bauxite, and Copper Concentrate
Indonesia confirms it will continue to implement export bans on nickel, bauxite, and copper concentrate.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports: Local Refining Requirement Takes Effect
Guinea bans raw gold exports: local refining requirement takes effect.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
Strong Lithium Battery Demand and Bullish Institutional Views Boost Energy Metals Sector
Strong lithium battery demand and bullish institutional views boost energy metals sector activity.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash
Silico-Manganese Output Cuts Sharply; HBIS August Inquiry at 5,800 Yuan
Silico-manganese futures rebounded from lows, currently at 5,722 yuan/t, up 0.14%, with a positive basis.
Source: KLF Mining
manganeseflash
Iranian Parliamentary Committee Approves Hormuz Security Framework, Raising Global Energy Transport Risks
Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, confirmed on the evening of August 9 local time that the proposed framework had been approved by the committee.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
Aluminum Product Operating Rates Dip Slightly; Electrolytic Aluminum Inventories Fall 20,000 mt WoW to 933,000 mt
Aluminum product operating rates edged down slightly; electrolytic aluminum inventories fell 20,000 mt week-on-week to 933,000 mt.
Source: KLF Mining
aluminumflash
Shida Shenghua Plans 2.8 Billion Yuan Investment to Expand New Energy Materials
Despite low capacity utilization and cash-flow pressure, Shida Shenghua still plans to invest 2.8 billion yuan to expand lithium battery materials production.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash