March 3, 2024 As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.
March 1, 2024 Jiangxi Copper buys $212 million of First Quantum shares The Chinese firm holds 18.4% of First Quantum.
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.
Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment. January 14, 2026 | 07:15 am
