September 7, 2022

China’s iron ore imports, stockpiles rise

The world's top iron ore consumer brought in 96.21 million tonnes of the steelmaking raw material last month.

September 7, 2022

China’s copper imports continue at record pace on lower prices

Year to date copper imports are up 8.1% but Shanghai inventories drop to 7-month low.

September 7, 2022

Column: Chinese speculators crush tin, wiping out two-year rally

The tin price roller coaster ride isn't over yet, writes Andy Home.

September 6, 2022

Column: China’s drought intensifies global coal shortage

China's rising coal consumption threatens to worsen a worldwide shortage as power producers in Europe and the United States also turn back to solid fuel in the face of soaring…

September 6, 2022

Vale Indonesia signs $2 billion nickel project deal with Shandong Xinhai, Baowu

The Bahodopi project would produce ferronickel with 73,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year.

September 6, 2022

Copper price rises on weaker dollar, China stimulus

Officials in China said the third quarter of this year is crucial for rolling out stimulus measures and promised fresh policy actions.

September 6, 2022

Aluminum price at 17-month lows as strong dollar overshadows smelter cuts

Strong dollar and worries over economic growth overshadowed production cuts in Europe.

September 6, 2022

Global copper and nickel smelting rebounds in August, satellite data shows

Glencore's Altonorte and Codelco's Chuquicamata operations had high levels of activity.

September 6, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO meets top executives at new Chinese ore-buying company

Chinese state-owned agency was created with the aim of centralizing the country's iron ore purchases.

September 6, 2022

Compounds that promote vegetation diversity key to ecological restoration in open-pit coal mine dumps

Researchers find interesting restoration results at the Antaibao open-pit coal mine.