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Copper: Los Pelambres mine in Antofagasta, Chile suffers a stoppage
Antofagasta said access to its Los Pelambres mine in Chile's Coquimbo region has been blocked by a "small group of people, with no connection to a specific incident or situation." The company added that it has not experienced any material impact on production, but has...
Lead: Nyrstar smelter in Port Pirie increases production
The lead smelter in Port Pirie, Australia, is increasing production after the completion of a project to improve efficiency. The Port Pirie smelter had been closed in October for work to reduce emissions and improve operational performance. Nyrstar, majority owned by...
Nonferrous metals: China makes a strong return to the market as imports rise in November
China will change import and export tariffs on some goods starting Jan. 1 in order to accelerate and promote development and expand domestic demand. Export tariffs on aluminum and aluminum alloys will be increased. Policymakers have pledged to expand domestic demand...
Iron ore: Chinese production down slightly in January-November period
According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, China's iron ore production totaled 889.046 million tons in January-November, registering a year-on-year decline of 0.5 percent. In November alone, China's iron ore production stood at 79.536 million tons, up 0.6...