BHP in October trumped Wyloo’s C$0.70-a-share cash offer for Noront, by offering C$0.75 a share for the Canadian nickel developer, with the Noront board throwing its weight behind the BHP offer.

The switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon sources implies a massive leap in demand for metals and other commodities, IMF said, warning that lagging investment in production is causing shortages and sharp increases in prices for the materials.

The clean energy transition needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change could unleash unprecedented metals demand in coming decades, requiring as much as 3 billion tons.

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The PPI remained relatively stable on a monthly basis in November, down from a 2.5 percent increase in October.

Beijing aims to eliminate heavily polluted days by 2025, the city's environmental watchdog said on Wednesday.

Major exports included mechanical and electrical products, while imports of iron ore sands and soybean saw robust growth.