December 22, 2017

Chinese steel futures extend gains, track spot prices

The most active rebar on the Shanghai Futures Exchange climbed 2.6 percent a tonne by the close, posting its biggest daily gain in more than two months.

December 21, 2017

Western Australia government rejects Mineral Resources’ iron ore project

The decision is final and without appeal.

December 21, 2017

Ships in a bottleneck: China, Australia ports clogged as coal, iron ore demand soars

With some vessels waiting to load coal and iron ore outside Australian ports for over a month, key charter rates jumped to highest in more than three years.

December 20, 2017

Value of top 50 mining companies surge $140 billion in 2017

More than half the 2017 combined market cap gains for the world's largest listed miners accrued to just five firms as gold producers drop out of top 10.

December 19, 2017

Miners big and small bank on China’s hunger for high-grade iron ore

China's aggressive campaign to clean its skies by clamping down on polluting steel mills has fuelled a need for high-grade iron ore.

December 19, 2017

Dalian iron ore, coking coal extend gains even as steel retreats

Iron ore futures in China rose for a second session on Tuesday, supported by demand from steel producers for high-grade raw material to boost productivity.

December 18, 2017

China’s copper, zinc output jumps to 3-year high on stronger prices

Domestic iron ore mines are also humming.

December 18, 2017

Iron ore, coking coal prices are soaring

Iron ore price jumps 5.2%, coking coal rises to levels last seen during cyclone Debbie as Chinese mills restock.

December 15, 2017

CHART: High flying metals to fall back to earth in 2018

Panel of investment banks and research houses forecast declines in copper, zinc, lead and palladium prices in 2018.

December 14, 2017

Kazakhstan’s largest iron ore company now has a smart mine

With a $10 million investment, the Kacharsky mine is being transformed into a smart mine.