February 27, 2024

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

February 26, 2024

Iron ore price slides to 4-month low on higher China inventories, slow construction

Global iron ore shipments hovered at almost the highest level in three years.

February 25, 2024

China’s Yintai Gold to buy Osino Resources for $272 million

The deal also will help Osino fast-track development of the wholly owned Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia.

February 25, 2024

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

February 25, 2024

Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

February 25, 2024

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge  

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.

February 23, 2024

Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump

Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside.

February 23, 2024

Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day by 2025, making it China's largest single copper mine.

February 22, 2024

Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

February 22, 2024

Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance

The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December.