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.
Krypton in zircon grains reveals landscapes’ history and potential future, researchers say By measuring the krypton, the Curtin University team was able to work out how long zircon grains spent near the Earth’s surface before they were buried, like a ‘cosmic clock’. January 16, 2026 | 12:40 pm
