September 18, 2023 Rio Tinto shoulders Simandou iron ore bill as Chinese funds delayed – sources The company has so far spent more than $500 million on developing the project.
September 18, 2023 Codelco ends long-term mined copper deals to China clients from 2025 – sources Company is aiming to replace exclusively copper concentrate deals with others that include concentrate and value-added intermediate products such as blister and anode.
September 18, 2023 China to revise mine safety law after fatal accidents Coal mine accidents killed more than 60 people this year.
September 17, 2023 IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.
September 15, 2023 Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares The STOXX Europe 600 mining index has fallen 15% this year, making it the worst performing sector in the region by some margin.
September 15, 2023 Iron ore price rallies on China fundamentals, but cap looms The rally has been driven by some signs that China's beleaguered property sector may be starting to turn around.
September 15, 2023 Aluminum deal season has started, but no one is buying yet The annual contracting season for aluminum supplies got off to a slow start at a key industry conference this week.
September 14, 2023 Tesla supplier weighs Indonesia battery metal unit IPO Chinese battery metals producer CNGR is weighing an initial public offering of Indonesian assets as soon as the end of 2024.
September 14, 2023 Copper price steadies as dollar strength balances fresh China stimulus A stronger local currency makes imports cheaper for domestic traders and fabricators in the world’s top metals consumer.
September 14, 2023 China gold premium hits record as Beijing defends yuan Bullion on the Shanghai Gold Exchange traded at a premium of more than $120 an ounce on Thursday.
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf SA, before bringing in a new majority shareholder, as interest in the troubled copper and cobalt producer intensifies. January 16, 2026 | 09:49 am
