Africa
African rare earth projects moving forward despite challenges
A recent report by Roskill commends the efforts by a number of African countries to establish a diversified rare earths supply chain but points out that...
Goldman recapitulates $5 a pound copper price by end of 2021
In a new research note, Goldman Sachs says the copper price is “poised for the next leg higher” as short term headwinds fade and...
Booming stainless steel output to sustain nickel prices for months
Healthy demand from stainless steel mills and electric vehicle battery makers is expected to underpin nickel prices over the coming months, but rising supplies...
South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft
South African coal producers are battling to contain theft and using drones to help ensure the safety of staff and mines, according to some...
Amplats H1 earnings soar, declares record dividend
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Monday posted a near 7-fold increase in half-year earnings and paid a record dividend as higher metals prices and...
Coal mining byproduct highly effective for land reclamation
A researcher at the University of Alberta in Canada has discovered that nano humus, a substance extracted from coal mine deposits and then crushed...
Copper price highest in 6 weeks as flooding in China raises supply concerns
Copper prices jumped on Monday as floods in China sparked demand hopes at a time when inventories are falling.
Copper for delivery in September rose...
Copper price down while China’s smelters reduce production
China’s major copper smelters lowered production in June by 3.6% from the previous month due to seasonal maintenance, state-backed research house Antaike said on Monday.
Copper for...
Iron ore price up despite high China ferrous scrap imports
Iron ore prices continued surging on Monday, propelled by recovering global steel demand.
According to Fastmarkets MB, benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China were...
Lithium-sulphur batteries one step closer to becoming viable
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a new technique that allows them to modify lithium-sulphur (Li-S) batteries to suppress a...