July 26, 2024

Column: China’s run of robust thermal coal imports may ease

One of the standout commodity stories so far this year has been China's demand for thermal coal, with the world's largest importer seeing record shipments.

July 26, 2024

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10% of its total area of 4,300 hectares.

July 26, 2024

Indonesia trying to cut China stakes in new nickel projects

The strategy could help the industry qualify for US government subsidies.

July 25, 2024

Cash-hungry Canadian miners test grey area of anti-China M&A rules

Ottawa cracked down on mining deals involving foreign state-owned entities in 2022 in a move widely seen as targeting China’s influence in the global critical minerals supply chain.

July 25, 2024

‘We can raise more money in the Middle East,’ says junior that left Canada for UAE

SRG Mining is the first junior to redomicile to the UAE to access funding amid Canada’s clampdown on Chinese investment in critical minerals.

July 25, 2024

Iron ore price drops further as strong supply, China steel sell-off weigh

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange fell for a fifth straight session.

July 25, 2024

Copper price sinks below $9,000 threshold as metals selloff deepens

The industrial metal is down by about a fifth since reaching a record in mid-May.

July 25, 2024

Taliban start building road for huge Chinese copper mining project

Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence.

July 23, 2024

Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.

July 23, 2024

First Quantum launches standstill deal with Chinese shareholder

Jiangxi has also agreed that it will not dispose of its shares under a block deal.