August 14, 2023

China’s gold prices rising higher than rest of world due to import curbs

The swing to a premium is being driven by tighter supply in China, the World Gold Council said in a report last week.

August 14, 2023

Syrah pins hopes of mine restart on end of China supply glut

Syrah offers one of the few non-Chinese options for those seeking graphite material through its mine in Mozambique.

August 14, 2023

Iron ore price falls on worries of steel output cut in China

Lackluster Chinese demand and property market deterioration also added pressure.

August 11, 2023

Copper price lowest in 3 months on weak economic data out of China

Concerns over the property sector have resurfaced due to the potential debt restructuring by Country Garden, China's leading private property developer.

August 11, 2023

Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush

Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.

August 11, 2023

Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees

The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.

August 10, 2023

Australia’s Genmin signs MoU with Chinese firm to supply iron ore products

Genmin will sell and deliver 2.4 million tonnes per annum of iron ore products to Hunan Valin Steel.

August 10, 2023

China’s Nanfang to open major copper smelter ahead of expectations

The 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter will start processing copper concentrates within three months.

August 10, 2023

Column: China’s renewed appetite for Australian coal disrupts Asia flows

For the first seven months of the year, the world's biggest coal importer saw arrivals of 261.18 million metric tons, up 88.6% from the same period in 2022.

August 10, 2023

Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids

Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.