Peru’s mining sector expanded in the first half but contracted again in July. On the other hand, although the trend has been downward, certain projects have shown positive results thanks to expansions and the start of new operations.
Zimbabwe’s government approved a proposal by a group of Chinese investors to establish a $2.83-billion battery-metals park that will process metals including lithium, platinum and nickel, its latest plan to revive its moribund economy.
Most of the capital goods monitored by the Chinese government posted lower prices in early September compared with late August this year, official data showed Wednesday.