December 14, 2023 Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.
December 13, 2023 Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore.
December 13, 2023 Vale’s ex-president seeks to avoid trial for Brumadinho Fábio Schvartsman may avoid trial for the dam collapse that killed more than 250 people in 2019.
December 13, 2023 Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.
December 12, 2023 Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.
December 12, 2023 Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
December 12, 2023 Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.
December 12, 2023 Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year.
December 12, 2023 Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.
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