Is US access to Venezuela’s mineral wealth a pipe dream?
Recent political developments in Venezuela have prompted renewed speculation over whether the US could seek to leverage the country’s natural resource base. President Trump…
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Brazil’s iron ore production to expand at 3.8% CAGR through 2030
Following a strong growth of 6.1% in 2023, Brazil's iron ore mine production is projected to continue its upward trajectory,…
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Australia’s coal production to grow 2.8% in 2024 but fall towards 2030
Australia’s coal production is expected to grow by 2.8% in 2024, reaching an estimated 550 million tonnes (Mt). This growth…
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US copper supply to grow by 4% in 2024
US copper mine production is expected to increase by 4.0% in 2024 to 1,172.8 thousand tonnes (kt) from 1,127.5kt in…
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On-site renewables best option to cut mine site emissions up to 2030
Mining companies are progressing towards their interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Australia-based BHP [the Broken Hill Proprietary Company], as…
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Uranium output to rise 11.7% in 2024 due to Kazakh and Canadian growth
Global uranium production is expected to grow by 11.7% to more than 60.3 megatonnes (Mt) in 2024. The increase will…
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Rising fuel and power costs continue to affect miners
According to a survey of miners in October and November 2023, fuel and power costs remain the area where prices…
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After declining ore grades and Covid-19 impacted silver output in 2020, production is forecast to rise by 8.1% in 2021, says GlobalData
Global silver mine production is estimated to have declined by 2.4% to 849.7 million ounces (moz) in 2020, the fourth…
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Global copper production to recover by 5.6% in 2021, after Covid-19 hit output in 2020, says GlobalData
After two consecutive years of flat growth, mainly due to lower ore grades and the production disruptions, the impact of…
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Mining capital expenditure to bounce back in 2021
After falling by an estimated 6% in 2020, the capital expenditure of 20 leading miners is expected to rise by…