April 27, 2023

Robots help ‘smart mines’ drive China’s coal build-out

China invested $79 billion in coal production last year, according to the IEA, while the rest of the world combined spent $37 billion.

April 27, 2023

China’s property pain deflates ‘overhyped’ iron ore market

Iron ore price dipped below $100 a tonne this week for the first time since early December.

April 26, 2023

Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide

Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year.

April 26, 2023

Iron ore price mixed as steel group urges producers to cut output

The China Iron and Steel Association has urged producers to cut output to help ensure a stable cash flow.

April 25, 2023

Congo state miner and China’s CMOC reach agreement on royalties

The agreement paves the way for the resumption of minerals exports from Tenke Fungurume.

April 24, 2023

Teck scrambles to secure split vote, with outcome uncertain, CIC missing in action and back-office issues causing frustration: source

Glencore declined to comment on whether it has met yet with CIC.

April 24, 2023

Iron ore price extends decline as China demand slumps

Price hit the lowest since November as weak steel demand prompted a production slowdown.

April 21, 2023

Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast

The province accounts for around 12% of China's aluminum capacity and is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

April 21, 2023

Iron ore price at 4-month low on subdued demand, rising inventories

Benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China fell 5.73%, to $110.41 per tonne.

April 20, 2023

BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower

The miner reiterated its annual forecast of 278 to 290 Mt for Western Australian iron ore output.