China June rare earth exports rise, snapping 2 months of declines
Exports of the group of 17 chemical elements used in everything from high-tech consumer electronics to military equipment came in at 3,966 tonnes last month.
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China’s June coal imports fall as local miners boost output
Coal stockpiles at China's six largest coastal coal-fired power plants reached 18.32 million tonnes on Wednesday, equivalent to nearly 31 days of daily consumption.
China copper imports in June fall 27% from a year earlier
A slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy continues to weigh on demand for the metal.
Why the cobalt market needs Congo’s “illegal” miners
Says columnist Andy Home.
BHP eyes 11 new iron ore mines over the next 50 to 100 years
BHP and rivals are benefiting from a booming iron ore market amid strong Chinese demand and supply disruptions from Brazil to Australia.
BHP issues first tender for gas-powered iron ore carriers
The United Nations shipping agency is introducing tougher anti-pollution standards in the industry's biggest shake-up for decades.
Asian gold buying stalls as consumers look to cash in on price rally
In top consumer China, gold was sold at a premium of $10-$13 an ounce over the benchmark this week.
Belo Sun touts procedural win but Brazil gold mine still on hold
The miner must still deliver a new study on the impact on nearby indigenous communities of the project, which promises to be Brazil's largest gold mine.
Tanzania goes after Acacia’s flagship mine
North Mara, the company's largest mine, has not been affected by an export ban because it produces gold doré bars rather than ore concentrate.
