July 29, 2022

Iron ore price retreats as China’s zero-covid policy clouds demand

Investors had been optimistic more aid was on its way to revive construction projects but none was forthcoming during a key Politburo meeting. 

July 29, 2022

Column: China’s exports smooth aluminum supply chain disruption

War in Ukraine has also caused a tectonic shift in China's trade in primary unwrought aluminum, writes Andy Home.

July 28, 2022

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.

July 28, 2022

Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets

Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.

July 27, 2022

China’s hunger for commodities is wavering after years of growth

China’s imports of key commodities face some mighty headwinds in the second half.

July 26, 2022

China’s top coal miner boosts first-half investment, production

China Energy Investment boosted coal production by 6.2% to 300 million tonnes.

July 26, 2022

China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high

The world’s biggest miner of the precious metal is rerouting shipments as many of its usual customers shun its goods following the invasion of Ukraine. 

July 26, 2022

Goldman warns China’s property crisis will sink iron ore price

Goldman cut its three and six-month price targets to $70 and $85 a tonne, respectively, from $90 and $110 a tonne.

July 26, 2022

Kumba pins hopes on China’s infrastructure stimulus

First-half production at Kumba's two mines declined 13% to 17.8 million tonnes, largely due to heavy rains.

July 26, 2022

Greenland Minerals to fight draft rejection of mining permit for rare earths project

The miner will object the draft decision as it relies on a ban on uranium mining, which is being contested separately through arbitration.