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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...
Increasing exports and decreasing imports of alumina in China: A detailed analysis
According to Chinese customs data, China's alumina exports increased significantly in June 2024, up 54.78% from the previous month to 157,100 tonnes from 101,500 tonnes in May. This increase brought the country's cumulative exports in the January-June period to...