July 11, 2024

China pauses new coal-based steelmaking for first time in years

Greening the steel industry, China’s second largest source of carbon emissions at 15%, is a vital part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2060.

July 10, 2024

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. 

July 10, 2024

Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong

China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as the market waits for the world's largest buyer to shake off its property woes.

July 10, 2024

Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply

A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa.

July 10, 2024

CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.

July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

July 9, 2024

China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears

There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.

July 9, 2024

China to launch its first platinum, palladium futures

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will be the first exchange to allow delivery against its contracts in a form used by the main consumers.

July 9, 2024

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

July 8, 2024

Chinese alumina producers increase output after surge in prices

Alumina prices have climbed more than 40% this year.