China’s Bauxite Imports Plummeted 2.56 Million mt MoM in June
SHANGHAI, Aug 1 (SMM) – Customs data showed that China imported 9.42 million mt of bauxite in June, down 21.4% MoM and 7.1% YoY.
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Nickel Miners News For The Month Of July 2022
The big news emerging in July was the U.S government’s moves to support the EV supply chain (includes nickel) as well as new electric vehicle subsidies.
Cokal (ASX:CKA) appoints additional mining contractor for the BBM Mine, Indonesia
Cokal (CKA) has appointed an additional contractor for the Bumi Barito mineral coking coal mine site in Indonesia.
Huayou Cobalt (China) Joining with Vale to Build High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) Facility
Huayou Cobalt has also sought to expand by investing in Indonesia to secure more sources of the other raw materials used for producing EV batteries.
Cokal on Track for First Saleable Coal in September
Cokal (CKA) is moving towards coking coal production at the Bumi Barito Mineral mine in Indonesia. The company accelerated activities for easier access to Pit 3.
Indonesia to Decentralise Mine Permit Processing
Indonesia’s energy ministry (ESDM) plans to delegate the processing of mining permits in a move to decentralise and speed up the process.
Coal Miner Bayan Sues Indonesian Investment Chief Over Loss of Land
Indonesian coal mining company Bayan Resources has challenged the government’s decision to revoke its permits and effectively shrink its concession area.
Freeport-McMoRan: Structural Copper Benefits
Despite a prolific slowdown in the Chinese economy due to covid lockdowns, the price of copper has remained stubbornly high.
Faith Deep Underground
Social scientist Kathleen Turner discovered one of the most unique Christian churches in the world – almost two kilometres below ground in a mine in Indonesia.