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New mines are needed to meet the world’s demand for the essential red metal
As building mines gets harder, the time needed to produce cash flows is daunting
The UK-listed miner has rejected an approach from BHP, but other bidders could emerge
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed miner
Any deal would need South African government’s approval while cost savings are another issue
Vladimir Potanin says metals group will start production in China from 2027 due to difficulties in international payments
Miner’s future is not nearly as anaemic as it may seem
Zinc, copper and nickel outperform stocks as signs of resurgent demand add to fears about supply constraints
Difference between spot price and future delivery is the largest ever, in records that go back to 1994
Miner’s chief Jakob Stausholm outlines ambition to produce iron ore from $20bn development as soon as 2025
KoBold Metals’ discovery comes as US steps up African metals push to rival China’s dominance
Demand for rare metals is likely to soar over the next 10 years
Red metal known as a leading indicator on the global economy is set to be 2023’s top-performing industrial mineral
Expect China’s state-backed miners to continue bidding up the price of the metal
Warning comes as falling prices hit commodity vital for green transition
And copper revisited
Hamburg-based group has been probing alleged conspiracy between suppliers and employees
If you think global warming can be solved, buy copper
Letter expresses concerns about the nascent industry’s environmental impact
Reko Diq has potential to be one of world’s biggest suppliers of metal needed for energy transition
Indian group to invest $1bn over 5 years to revive KCM after it struggled under state ownership
Aurubis probes suspected conspiracy between suppliers and employees
The iron ore and copper dependent group’s dividend largesse cannot hold out forever
Mark Bristow praises Saudi Arabia for showing interest in Pakistan copper and gold mine in province riven by violence
With its former mining capital in disrepair, the central African nation is seeking new investment to help reverse its past mistakes
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