February 29, 2024

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023

Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year.

February 28, 2024

Bearish demand expectations challenge iron ore’s price resilience

Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

February 28, 2024

New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag

A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.

February 27, 2024

China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

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.