December 27, 2023

China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast

A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations.

December 27, 2023

Iron ore price rises on upbeat Chinese industrial data, demand hopes

Market participants reacted to robust industrial data amid expectations of economic stimulus and robust Chinese demand.

December 26, 2023

Will 2024 be the year for precious metals?

Gold and silver have both held up quite well despite the Fed’s tightening cycle.

December 26, 2023

China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list

China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people.

December 26, 2023

Dalian iron ore soars on stimulus anticipation, strong demand outlook

Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, driven by hopes of economic stimulus measures aimed at bolstering the Chinese economy.

December 21, 2023

China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security

China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output.

December 20, 2023

Copper price at four-month high on strong Chinese imports

China's copper cathode imports grew by 13.5% in November compared to October, reaching 378,791 tons.

December 20, 2023

Coal financing is still booming—led by China

The amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly high levels.

December 19, 2023

Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says

Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals.

December 17, 2023

Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season

Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024.