Chinese mining news

Eastern Iron has executed a non-binding MOU with Yahua to form a strategic partnership for the acquisition and development of lithium projects.

Global rough diamond production is expected to recover by 1.4% to reach 112.99 million carats (ct) in 2021 following its decline in 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData.

According to GlobalData, global bauxite production is set to grow by approximately 4% in 2021, supported by rising output from Australia and Guinea.

Defense Metals Corp. has announced the execution of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering Co., Ltd to assess the economic and technical feasibility of full-scale mine development at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Property.

Anglo American has reported the rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ sixth sales cycle of 2021.

Metso Outotec has signed another contract on the delivery of environmentally sound pelletising technology with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co, Ltd.

Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd on the delivery of environmentally sound pelletising technology for Yunnan Yuxi Yukun Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd.

CRU has revealed the possible growth opportunities of the new energy vehicle market (NEV) and their plans to increase NEV sales 50% in the next 25 years.

Kazatomprom has announced the signing of an SPA for the sale of a 49% share of Ortalyk LLP to a subsidiary of CGNPC.

CMOC and IXM have joined RCS Global Group’s Better Mining program to improve conditions on and around artisanal and small scale mining sites.