March 6, 2023 Metals catch a chill as Beijing shies away from major stimulus Commodities from copper to iron ore fell after China set a cautious economic growth target of about 5% for the year.
March 6, 2023 Iron ore slides after China seeks advice on rising prices "Some market participants with long positions liquidated their positions today to lock profits," analyst says.
March 5, 2023 Canada’s crackdown on Chinese funding is hurting miners, Friedland says China has built up stakes in more than two dozen Canadian mining companies, including some of the industry’s biggest names.
March 5, 2023 China Nonferrous Metals Group in talks to invest in Kazakh copper smelter Kazakhstan's largest copper producer and miner KAZ Minerals will also participate in the project.
March 4, 2023 China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost production China should also promote research and development for the clean and efficient use of coal, Premier Li Keqiang said.
March 3, 2023 New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.
March 3, 2023 Iron ore price rises on demand optimism Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices.
March 3, 2023 Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.
March 2, 2023 Central banks extend gold buying streak in January — report Central bank gold demand in 2023 picked up from where it left off in 2022.
March 2, 2023 CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
