Copper, iron ore prices gain on robust Chinese imports

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Saturday 14 April 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium Copper, iron ore prices gain on robust Chinese imports China's copper imports bounce back in the first quarter and is now up more than 7% year-on-year and iron ore shipments remain on pace for another record. read » Teck extends partnership with UN Women Canada's largest diversified miner Teck Resources is amping up its corporate social responsibility game. read » Global bauxite production to grow: BMI A new report issued by BMI research states that global bauxite production growth will accelerate over the coming years. read » Shares in lithium developer pop on $150m streaming deal Nemaska Lithium agreement with private equity giant Orion Mine Finance comes a week after $100B Japanese technology fund bought a stake in Quebec-based firm. read » Local media report 40 people killed at DRC mine The accident has been reported by different local websites. read » Senate confirms former coal lobbyist to be EPA's number two Andrew Wheeler was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday to be EPA's deputy administrator by a vote of 53 to 45. read » Major banks earned more in metals than oil last year The world's 50 biggest investment banks made revenue of $1.6 billion from trading, selling derivatives and other activities in metals last year. read » Aluminum is having wildest week ever after Rusal sanctions shock The U.S.'s decision to blacklist United Co. Rusal, the world's second-biggest aluminum maker, set off a rush to secure supply. read » China to allow foreign investors to trade iron ore futures starting May 4 -regulator China is the world's biggest consumer of iron ore, the raw material for manufacturing steel. read » Rio to call force majeure on some Rusal-linked contracts Almost all of Rio's aluminium production comes from a joint venture with Rusal in Australia. read » Zimbabwe to sell shares in state-owned firms as part of reforms Zimbabwe is looking to sell shares in 35 state-owned firms, including telecoms and mining entities. read » CMOC Intl CEO Madhavpeddi leaves mining giant The parent group's Executive Chairman Chaochun Li has replaced him as acting CEO. read » Last hurrah for the zinc price The price of zinc fell to a four month low on Thursday – there's much more pain to come says new report. read » Mining billionaire backs outback gas pipeline to ease power woes The project, being considered by the federal government, may cost as much as A$5 billion ($3.9 billion), according to one industry estimate. read » Demand in India picks up ahead of festival Next week Indians will be celebrating the annual festival of Akshaya Tritiya, when buying gold is considered auspicious. read » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 |[email protected].Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "MINING.com Mining News Digest". You mayunsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Mining News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions”basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose.Any information presented in “Mining News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities.Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read ourcomplete disclaimer.