October 27, 2022 BHP Group, ArcelorMittal trial carbon capture at Europe, US steel plants By discharging over 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, the steel industry accounts for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
October 26, 2022 Japanese Tesla supplier to take on Chinese rivals to tap EV boom Sumitomo wants to start making materials for a cheaper type of battery -- containing no nickel -- that’s poised for global popularity after storming the world’s top EV market, China.
October 25, 2022 Cliffs tumbles as outlook suggests more pain for steel The second-largest US steelmaker said Tuesday that it is being hit by higher input costs and maintenance activities, which led to adjusted earnings before items of $436 million in the…
October 25, 2022 Iron ore price lowest in 11 months as China’s peak construction season disappoints Uninspiring economic data and a sliding Chinese yuan added to the bearish mood.
October 25, 2022 Australia flags risks to commodities price projections from Ukraine, China Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the boost to revenues from higher employment and commodity prices was likely to be "temporary".
October 21, 2022 Vale CEO says miner will spin off copper, nickel unit Rather than selling all or part of it, the company is now looking to separate and ring-fence the copper and nickel unit from the iron ore business.
October 21, 2022 Iron ore price rises on hopes of easing covid restrictions in China The World Steel Association has projected a 2.3% contraction in global steel demand this year.
October 21, 2022 DRC improves extractive sector transparency but more needed – anti-graft body The DRC has published around 200 contracts and related documents in the last two years.
October 21, 2022 BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021.
October 20, 2022 All the metals we mined in 2021: Visualized The world mined 2.8 billion tonnes of metals in 2021. This infographic visualizes them all on the same scale.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
