Congo overtakes Peru on copper output, still behind on exports

The Democratic Republic of the Congo overtook Peru as the world’s second largest copper producer in 2023, though it still lags the South American country in exports, official data from both nations show.

US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports

The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor, a rail link to export metals from Central Africa’s Copperbelt, including a link for Zambia, US energy envoy Amos Hochstein said.

China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs

Mining News Pro - China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October, marking a resumption in sales after a two-month hiatus caused by Beijing’s restrictions.

China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild

Mining News Pro - China’s exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year’s total.

Namibia orders police to stop Chinese firm’s lithium exports

Mining News Pro - Namibia’s government has ordered police to stop Xinfeng Investments from transporting lithium ore inside the country and from exporting it, accusing the Chinese miner of violating the country’s ban on critical raw mineral exports.

China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite

Mining News Pro - China said on Friday it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, springing a surprise with another bid to control critical mineral supply in response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance.

Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom

Mining News Pro - Argentina’s mining exports will reach around $4.5 billion in 2023, up from the 2022 total amid strong prices and the launch of a new lithium mine, the president of the sector’s main business chamber told Reuters late Thursday

China July rare earths exports refresh an over three-year high on decent demand

Mining News Pro - China’s exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier to 5,426 metric tons, customs data showed on Tuesday, supported by healthy demand from the new energy vehicle and wind power sectors.

Pentagon seeks supply of chip mineral gallium after China curbs exports

Mining News Pro - The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium, a mineral used in semiconductors and military radar systems, after China curbed exports this month.

International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports

Mining News Pro - Big miners, including Congo’s state-backed Gecamines, Russia’s Rostec and Dutch company Nyrstar, could secure significant business from China’s curbs on exports of gallium and germanium, and some are readying to boost production.

China to restrict exports of metals critical to chip production

Mining News Pro - China imposed restrictions on exporting two metals used to make semiconductors and other electronics, a move that’s likely to raise costs for hardware manufacturers and worsen geopolitical tensions over the race to develop advanced computing technology.

Australia’s coal exports by volume set to rise on Asian demand

Mining News Pro - Australian coal exports are set to rise for at least the next three years on growing demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel in India and Southeast Asia, according to a new report from Canberra.

Copper exports signal Chile is leaving woes behind

Mining News Pro - At first glance, the latest copper numbers out of Chile appear to fit the recent narrative of supply-side disappointments. A closer look, however, suggests output may be improving in the top-producing nation.

Russia raises aluminum exports to China to near record levels as sanctions bite

Mining News Pro - China, the biggest producer of aluminum globally, is importing more of the lightweight metal from Russia, underscoring how trade ties are strengthening between the two nations as sanctions curb much of the rest of the world’s appetite for Russian commodities.

Lead’s balancing act still depends on China’s exports

Mining News Pro - The global refined lead market will be roughly balanced between supply and demand this year, according to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG).

Australia exports first copper to China since 2020, industry hopes end to ban near

Mining News Pro - Australia exported roughly $40 million worth of copper ore and concentrate to China early this year, Australian customs data shows, a sign of industry hope that trade in the red metal will resume as diplomatic relations improve.

India’s JSW Steel sees exports at more than 10% of 2022/23 sales

Mining News Pro - India’s JSW Steel expects its exports to pick up in the current quarter through March, boosted by the withdrawal of an export tax and robust demand from the Middle East and Asia, a senior company executive said on Saturday.

Russian seaborne coal exports halted by EU ban

Mining News Pro - Russian coal exports were effectively halted by a European Union ban on entities within the 27-nation bloc servicing shipments of the fuel to anywhere in the world.

Supporting ESCO exports are the same as supporting national productions

Mining News Pro - Deputy of Iran’s Ministry of Economy and head of Iran’s Custom Administration were both present in an event held by Esfahan Steel Company and mentioned the important role of this company in the country’s economy.

China July rare earth exports down 8% year on year

Mining News Pro - China’s exports of rare earths in July fell 8% from the corresponding month a year ago, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Sunday.

CMOC’s Congo mine suspends copper and cobalt exports

Mining News Pro - CMOC’s Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine has suspended all exports, logistics companies were told in a notice seen by Reuters late on Saturday, complying with demands by a court-appointed administrator.

Iron ore price rebounds as China’s exports grow

Mining News Pro - The iron ore price rebounded on Wednesday after data showed China’s exports grew at a faster-than-expected pace in June.

Congo administrator orders China’s CMOC to stop exports from Tenke cobalt mine

Mining News Pro - A temporary administrator appointed by a Congolese court to run the world’s second-largest cobalt mine ordered majority Chinese owner CMOC to suspend marketing and export of its production, letters seen by Reuters showed.

Australia sees commodities boom lifting exports to fresh record

Mining News Pro - Australia’s minerals exports are set to reach unseen heights for a second year, as a global crunch lifts the value of the nation’s coal and natural gas.

Australian resource exports hit record $400b

Mining News Pro - The global energy crisis has driven demand for Australian resources to all-time highs, with the country’s resource exports expected to hit a record of more than $400 billion, according to reports.

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