October 10, 2024

Teck CEO says Canada must spend more to erode China’s critical minerals dominance

Price noted that Canada has committed $4 billion over eight years to support critical mineral development, compared to $20 billion that China invested in 2023.

October 10, 2024

Copper price rises before keenly anticipated policy briefing from China

China's Finance Minister is set to speak on Saturday at an event seen as key to assessing the China's commitment to further capital spending.

October 10, 2024

China’s top miner to spend $24 billion on coal-to-oil project

The facility in Hami city is just the latest in a series of coal-to-oil developments greenlit in recent years in the mining hubs of Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia.

October 9, 2024

Dalian iron ore rebounds on fresh China stimulus hopes, seasonal steel demand

Dalian iron ore futures prices rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of more fiscal stimulus from top consumer China and firmer seasonal demand for steel products.

October 9, 2024

Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining

The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates.

October 9, 2024

Iron ore price spikes briefly as China plans fresh fiscal briefing

The steelmaking staple spiked more than 3%, before giving up most of that gain.

October 9, 2024

Column: Zinc facing supply deficit as mine output falls again

A previously anticipated supply surplus of 56,000 tonnes has been updated to a 164,000-tonnes supply deficit.

October 9, 2024

Ranking the world’s top lithium producers

Acquiring Arcadium makes Rio Tinto one of the world's largest lithium producers.

October 8, 2024

Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion

Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.

October 8, 2024

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.