Kazakhstan Approves $1.58 Billion Copper Smelter Project; Construction to Start in 2027
Kazakhstan has approved a $1.58 billion copper smelter project, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.
Source: KLF Mining
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Severe Storm in Chile Halts Copper Mines, Further Shaking Global Copper Supply
A severe storm in Chile has halted copper mine production, adding fresh pressure on global copper supply.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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BHP Expects Copper Demand to Rise 70% by 2050, IEA Warns of Supply Gap
Copper demand expected to rise 70% by 2050; IEA warns of 25% supply gap by 2035.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
copperflash
African Rainbow Minerals Approves Bokoni Project: Platinum Output Expected to Double
African Rainbow Minerals has approved the Bokoni project, with platinum output expected to double.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
Indonesian Government Revokes Operating Licenses of Four Mining Companies Amid Nickel Mining Dispute
Indonesian government revokes operating permits of four mining companies over Raja Ampat nickel mining controversy.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
nickelflash
Ghanaian Engineers Propose Mining Reforms: 30% Local Equity and Uniform Royalty
Ghanaian engineers have proposed mining reforms that include 30% local ownership and a uniform royalty regime.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Copper Supply Forecasts Continue to Be Revised Down; Tin and Molybdenum Prices Poised to Hit New Highs
Copper supply expectations continue to be revised downward, while tin and molybdenum prices are poised to challenge new highs.
Source: KLF Mining
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Overseas Copper Mining Giants See Divergent Q1 Output; Freeport-McMoRan and Glencore Post Significant Declines
Overseas copper mining majors reported mixed first-quarter production, with Freeport-McMoRan and Glencore seeing notable declines.
Source: KLF Mining
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Indonesia's Nickel Supply Policy Shift and Declining Grades Strengthen Signals of Tightening Supply
Indonesia's nickel supply policy shift, combined with falling ore grades, is strengthening signs of tightening supply.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
nickelflash
Sodium-Ion Battery Special Report: 2026 to Mark First Year of Commercialization, Penetration Rate Expected to Exceed 30%
Sodium-ion battery special report: 2026 marks the first year of commercialization, with penetration expected to exceed 30%.
Source: KLF Mining
lithiumflash
Zimbabwe Declares River Ecological Disaster: Mining Leaves 17 Rivers Severely Degraded
Zimbabwe has declared a disaster status due to severe river degradation caused by mining, covering 17 rivers.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
allflash
Finland's Laiva Gold Mine Processing Plant to Restart: Targets September Startup
Finland's Laiva gold mine processing plant plans to restart, targeting September startup.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
El Niño Could Impact Half of Global Copper Mines: Miners Brace for Hydropower Shortages
El Niño may impact half of the world's copper mines, prompting miners to brace for hydropower shortages.
Source: KLF Mining
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Qatar Aluminum Smelter Halts Production Due to Natural Gas Shortage; Restart May Take a Year
Qatar's aluminum smelter has initiated a production halt due to natural gas shortages, and a restart could take up to a year.
Source: KLF Mining
aluminumflash
Vedanta Group Unveils Five-Business Expansion Blueprint After Demerger
Vedanta Group has announced its post-demerger expansion plans across five businesses, with aluminum capacity set to double to 6 million tonnes.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
aluminumflash
Korea Zinc Plans Key Minerals Smelter in Tennessee
Korea Zinc has announced plans to build a critical minerals smelter in Tennessee, with gallium and germanium production capabilities.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
generalflash
SDIC Silver LOF Warns of Secondary Market Premium Risk
UBS SDIC Fund Management Co., Ltd. issues a warning about secondary market premium risk for the SDIC Silver LOF.
Source: KLF Mining
silverflash
Iron Ore Giant Radiant World Faces Scrutiny as Traders Sever Ties
Iron ore giant Radiant World faces scrutiny as traders move to cut cooperation.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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