November 8, 2024 VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett.
November 8, 2024 China opens up copper blending business to private firms China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically.
November 8, 2024 Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.
November 7, 2024 Huayou seeks $2.7 billion for Ford-backed Indonesia nickel plant The fundraising comes as benchmark nickel prices trade near a four-year low amid weaker demand from the stainless steel market.
November 7, 2024 China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for sixth straight month Bullion prices have surged about 33% this year, on track for the largest annual gain since 1979.
November 6, 2024 China’s steel demand shifts to higher grade ore, Rio Tinto exec says "The demand for high grade ore continues to be strong," chief commercial officer Bold Baatar said.
November 6, 2024 Rio Tinto to trial Chinese battery swapping technology at Oyu Tolgoi Battery swapping allows an electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a static charging station.
November 6, 2024 World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years.
November 6, 2024 China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027.
November 6, 2024 Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin Deal gives Pan American 60% of the future copper concentrate produced from La Arena II, with the intent to supply the North American markets.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
