New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.

The Vancouver-based company announced that the weighted price of the 'basket' of metals contained in the ore at the Platreef project rose to a new, multi-year high.

After developing a reputation as a disruptive industry force for its role in popularizing nickel pig iron production in China, Tsingshan looks set to upend the industry’s supply and demand dynamics again.

The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.