May 7, 2021

China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions

Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather.

May 7, 2021

Anglo American expects to reopen Moranbah North coal mine in May

Operations at the mine, which produces coking coal used in steelmaking, were suspended in February after a coal heating issue that led to elevated gas readings underground.

May 7, 2021

Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024

The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

May 6, 2021

As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers

Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges.

May 6, 2021

Iron ore price tops $200 amid further deterioration of China-Australia relations

"This is a co-dependent relationship whereby either party cannot survive without the other," says analyst Atilla Widnell.

May 6, 2021

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle

Bilateral ties were strained in 2018 when Australia became the first country to publicly ban Chinese tech giant Huawei from its 5G network.

May 6, 2021

Russell: Some commodity producers lagging the rallies in red-hot metals

The share prices of major producers have not quite matched the stellar gains of the commodities they produce.

May 5, 2021

B2Gold beats guidance with strong Q1 production

The first quarter of 2021 has been a strong one, with gold production 9% over guidance at 220,644 oz.

May 5, 2021

Iron ore price surges as steel rally fires up demand

Expectations are building that benchmark prices can get to $200 a tonne.

May 5, 2021

Lucapa sells $1.5 million worth of Mothae diamonds

The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat.