January 16, 2023

Rio Tinto sees increased volatility as China reopens

The miner, which looks set to keep its position as the world's biggest iron ore producer, said the Gudai-Darri mine is expected to reach its nameplate capacity on a sustained…

January 16, 2023

Goldman sees ‘bullish concoction’ for global commodities

Jeff Currie sees parallels with the record run-up in commodities prices from 2007 to 2008.

January 16, 2023

Column: China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022. It may in 2023

The market narrative for China's appetite for commodities has moved on from what was a soft 2022 to expectations of a strong 2023.

January 16, 2023

Iron ore’s sharp gains catch Beijing’s eye as traders summoned

Iron ore futures jumped almost 60% from the end of October through last Friday.

January 13, 2023

CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors

Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.

January 13, 2023

Dalian iron ore hits 17-month high on China demand optimism

Global supply concerns are also boosting iron ore prices.

January 12, 2023

Australia extends run of trade surpluses on metals exports

Australia has posted monthly trade windfalls since January 2018, underpinned by sales of iron ore and natural gas.

January 12, 2023

Europe’s largest rare earths deposit found in Sweden

The discovery by Swedish state-owned miner LKAB could help the continent break away from China’s dominance in the sector.

January 11, 2023

Norwest Energy urges shareholders to reject MinRes’ takeover bid

Norwest said the bid failed to recognize the value of the firm, which has stake in a major gas discovery in West Australia’s Perth Basin.

January 11, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.