January 9, 2023 Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and mining markets reached new levels of turbulence, as the pandemic played out in China and the Ukraine war upended global…
January 9, 2023 Nickel market faces new shock as ‘Big Shot’ boosts metal output The billionaire at the center of last year’s nickel short squeeze is planning a major shift in his production mix.
January 9, 2023 Copper price at over 6-month peak as China reopens border Mainland China opened sea and land crossings with Hong Kong and ended a requirement for incoming travelers to quarantine.
January 9, 2023 Chinese lithium miner sees prices down 25% in balm for EV makers Prices have already softened after a spectacular two-year rally.
January 9, 2023 Central bank gold buying continues in November as China joins the foray — report Central banks bought a further 50 tonnes on a net basis during November 2022, representing a 47% increase from October's (revised) 34 tonnes, the latest World Gold Council data shows.
January 8, 2023 First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations.
January 6, 2023 Startup’s satellite technology could change weather forecasting for mining For decades companies have repackaged data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data, by the time it reaches people, is already three days old.
January 6, 2023 Column: New year, new nickel market after LME’s 2022 meltdown? The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished.
January 6, 2023 What to watch as China gives commodities a wild start to year Commodities are having a volatile start to the year as China’s virus tsunami and policy shifts leave investors scrambling to calibrate expectations for 2023.
January 6, 2023 China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing covid-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports.
Rio Tinto’s fourth-quarter iron ore, copper output beat estimates Despite the comeback performance, Rio Tinto is still in danger of losing the top producer spot to Brazil's Vale. January 20, 2026 | 02:08 pm
