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Codelco’s Challenge: Difficulties and Prospects for the Copper Future
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, recently reported an 8.4 per cent drop in production for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, with a total output of 579,785 tonnes . The decrease was attributed to a number of operational...
The challenges of the aluminium market: between green hopes and economic realities
In recent months, the aluminium market has seen a seesaw dynamic that has left many buyers and investors confused and uncertain about the future. After a price increase in the spring and early summer, many experts and investors predicted a further rise, driven by...
Start of Commercial Production at First Quantum Minerals’ Nickel Enterprise Mine in Zambia
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has declared the commencement of commercial production, effective 1 June, at its Enterprise nickel mine, located 12 km from the company's Sentinel copper mine in Zambia's northwestern province. This achievement marks a significant...
New Minerals Discovered in Inner Mongolia: A Breakthrough in the Rare Earth Sector
Recently, Chinese geologists discovered two new minerals, oboniobite and scandio-fluoro-eckermannite, in the Bayan Obo mine, located in Inner Mongolia. Bayan Obo is the largest rare earth mine in the world and this discovery represents a significant step forward in...