November 22, 2024

Hunan Gold shares surge after large deposit found in China

The Geological Bureau of Hunan Province said on Thursday that it had detected more than 40 gold veins containing an estimated 300 tons of the precious metal.

November 22, 2024

US bars more food, metal imports over China’s alleged forced labor

US authorities say Chinese authorities have established internment camps for Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups.

November 22, 2024

Congo’s Gecamines offers $1 million to block Chinese deal with Chemaf

Chemaf agreed to sell its assets to Chinese defence and industrial giant, China North Industries Corp, or Norinco in June.

November 20, 2024

China’s germanium, gallium ban could cost the US $3.4 billion

According to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more than 150% and germanium prices by 26% in the event of a total ban.

November 20, 2024

UBS joins Goldman in forecasting gold’s rally isn’t over

Gold will rally to $2,900 an ounce by the end of next year, according to UBS Group.

November 19, 2024

Column: China’s export tax bombshell rocks aluminum market

China's announcement on Friday may have major long-term ramifications for the global aluminum supply chain, writes Andy Home.

November 19, 2024

Iron ore price at one-week high on softer dollar, pre-holiday stocking

Underpinning prices is some mills kicking off buying seaborne cargoes to meet their production needs over the week-long Chinese New Year holiday break in January.

November 18, 2024

China’s bid to rein in exports roils aluminum stocks and prices

China’s cancellation of tax relief on exports has left the aluminum industry scrambling to assess the impact on supply flows.

November 18, 2024

Iron ore price flirts with key $100/t level on firm demand, China stimulus hopes

Analysts say near-term demand for iron ore remain strong, supporting prices.

November 17, 2024

BHP warns Australian mining not ready for low-cost competitors

The boom in demand from China’s industrialization is now “past the period of aggressive growth,” BHP’s Australia President said.