November 12, 2024

China should use more aluminum and recycled copper, industry says

China depends on overseas imports for 60% of its aluminum resources as opposed to 70% of its copper resources.

November 11, 2024

Column: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens

Donald Trump's win has not sparked a repeat of the explosive copper rally which followed his unexpected victory in 2016.

November 11, 2024

Australian iron ore giants’ shares sink on disappointing China stimulus

Analysts at Citi last week forecast a grim near-term outlook for iron ore prices, expecting iron ore to average $85 per tonne in 2026.

November 8, 2024

China opens up copper blending business to private firms

China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically.

November 8, 2024

Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover

The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.

November 7, 2024

Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock

Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana, the parties will focus on improvements to their respective assets for now.

November 7, 2024

Regis Resources sues Australian minister over blocked gold mine

Miner is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision, which blocked the McPhillamys gold project in Federal Court.

November 6, 2024

Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar

Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that will trouble commodities markets as it drags in Europe and key Asian economies.

November 6, 2024

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

November 5, 2024

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.