Africa
Congo Becomes China’s Strategic Key Copper Supplier
China is witnessing the rewards of its substantial investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a 71% year-on-year surge in refined copper imports from the central African nation. In 2024, shipments reached 1.48 million metric tons, cementing...
Aluminium
Trade Shifts Reshape Transatlantic Copper Pricing Trends
Copper Faces Tariff Threat Amid Rising U.S.-LME Premium
The U.S. copper market is bracing for potential tariff impositions, with the premium between CME and London Metal Exchange (LME) copper contracts widening in response to speculation that the red metal might...
Aluminium
Century Aluminum Secures DOE Grant for U.S. Smelter
Century Aluminum has officially entered Phase 1 of a four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, representing a significant step in strengthening domestic aluminum production capabilities. This grant, originally extended in March 2024, is part of...
Aluminium
Novelis: First US Aluminium Sustainability Lighthouse
Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminium, continues to lead the charge in advancing circularity and decarbonising the aluminium industry for a more sustainable future. This week, the company achieved a historic milestone as its Uhrichsville plant was recognised...
News
China’s Role in Stabilizing Global Copper Demand Through Renewable Energy Initiatives
China’s renewable energy investments have become a major driver of global copper demand in 2024. As traditional drivers of copper consumption in other regions taper off due to economic slowdowns and geopolitical instability, China has emerged as a stabilizing...
News
Exploring the Potential of The Cortez Trend in Nevada
The Keystone Project, owned by U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ:USAU), is located within Nevada's Cortez Trend, a region renowned for its world-class gold deposits. This project is a district-scale exploration project aimed at uncovering untapped gold resources in one of...
News
Copper Shortage Sparks Surge in Mining M&A as Demand for Renewable Energy Grows
The global copper supply gap has ignited a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the mining industry, with major players positioning themselves to capitalize on the metal's role in the energy transition. The demand for copper, driven by...
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