Minerals Council South Africa has warned in parliament that linking mining rights to beneficiation requirements could weaken the country's appeal as an exploration and mining investment destination.
A coal mine in Ningxia was fined 2 million yuan and ordered to suspend production for rectification after being reported for exceeding underground staffing quotas; the whistleblower received 300,000 yuan.
BHP has revised down its FY27 copper production guidance, citing declining ore grades and maintenance affecting supply.
Sigma Lithium announced Q2 production exceeded guidance by 6%, delivering 35,000 tonnes of high-grade lithium concentrate.
Kobrea and BHP have reached an exploration alliance to advance a copper project in Argentina.
Energy storage demand surge and the power battery market's 'troika' are driving strong H2 production expectations; August lithium battery output scheduling is up 7%-8% month-on-month.
A Goldman Sachs report says critical minerals M&A is accelerating as companies adopt integrated strategies to secure supply chains.
High copper prices and capacity release lift H1 profit by 123%
Ukraine's largest iron ore producer has halted operations after a power grid attack.
Quebec government extends Dumont nickel project decree to 2031; project advances toward final investment decision.
Recent divergence in COMEX and LME copper prices and inventories continues to widen.
With President Trump's new tariff measures set to take effect on the 19th, the two sides are revisiting last year's steel and aluminum export quota proposal.
Construction of Yulong Copper Mine Phase III is advancing steadily, with infrastructure works planned for completion by end-2026; total project capital expenditure is about RMB 4.8 billion.
On August 5, LME copper touched USD 14,125/t intraday, second only to the USD 14,196.5/t high set on May 13.
South African gold major Harmony Gold has finalized a multi-currency financing package worth over ZAR 20 billion to refinance debt from the acquisition of Australia's MAC copper mine and support long-term copper growth.
The US military depends on imports for high-purity aluminum, with 90% coming from the UAE, leaving the supply chain fragile.
Western Mining said during a survey that it holds a 58% controlling stake in Yulong Copper; the Chating copper mine exploration right was obtained by Yulong Copper through public auction, with the company's look-through stake at 58%.
Germany's federal government and two states provide EUR 103.6 million in funding for Vulcan Energy's lithium project.