U.S. Blocks China’s Rare Earth Play in Greenland: Strategic Move or Economic Rivalry?The U.S. blocks China's takeover of Greenland's rare earth project, pressuring Tanbreeze Mining to partner with American firms instead.
North Korea’s Musan Mining Complex Carries Out Major Blasting Operation to Boost Iron Ore ProductionNorth Korea's Musan Mining Complex conducted a large-scale blasting operation of 650,000 m³ to boost iron ore production.
China Molybdenum Hits Record Cobalt Production, Driving Global Surplus and Price DropCMOC is set to become the largest cobalt producer in 2024, doubling output and creating a global surplus that impacts prices.
North Korea Looks to Boost Mineral, Coal, and Machinery Production in 2025North Korea aims to exceed last year's industrial production targets, focusing on non-ferrous metals and coal mining for 2024.
Massive Gold Deposit Found in China: 300 Tons Could Be Just the BeginningA massive gold deposit estimated at 300 tons has been unearthed in Pingjiang County of Hunan Province, China.
World's Largest Miner Goes Big: $7 Billion Investment in Chilean CopperBHP plans to invest over $7 billion in Chilean copper operations to meet rising demand, despite projected production declines by 2030.
Copper Prices Tumble: What’s Behind the 12% Drop Since Trump’s Election?Copper prices are declining due to U.S. tariffs and disappointing Chinese stimulus, impacting the global metal market significantly.
China and Turkey Set to Dominate Rare Earth Market with New PartnershipChina and Turkey signed an MOU to enhance cooperation in rare earth mining, aiming to strengthen global supply chains.
$2.1 Trillion Needed by 2050 to Meet Raw Material DemandBy 2050, the mining industry will need $2.1 trillion to meet the rising demand for minerals crucial for a low-carbon economy.
Canadian Mining Giant Bets Big: $3.5 Billion Copper Investment Shakes Up ArgentinaFirst Quantum Minerals is investing $3.5 billion in Argentina's Taca Taca copper project, spurred by the suspension of the Cobre Panamá mine.
First Quantum Minerals Seeks $20 Billion in Compensation from Panama Over Cobre Panamá Mine ShutdownFirst Quantum Minerals seeks $20 billion from Panama for the shutdown of Cobre Panamá, affecting copper stockpile worth up to $340 million.
Botswana's Copper Boom: MMG Invests Heavily in Kalahari Copper BeltChinese mineral mining company MMG is planning to increase production by injecting additional capital into the Khoemacau copper mine, acquired last March. Khoemacau, the largest copper mine in Botswana, is expected to become a significant resource for MMG’s metal procurement in the future. On the 14th, industry sources reported that MMG plans to invest $700 […]
Tragic Coal Mine Accidents Claim Lives in China: An Urgent Call for Improved Safety MeasuresA gas explosion in Anhui ProvinceA collapse accident in Shanxi ProvinceBoth accidents can be seen as man-made disasters without a doubt Two coal mine accidents occurred on the same day, the 11th, in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, resulting in a total of 16 deaths and disappearances. The chances of survival […]
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