June 20, 2022 China’s alumina exports soar to fill Russian shortages The 190,000 tons shipped in May brings the year-to-date figure to 380,000 tons, nearly 1,000% higher than the same period in 2021.
June 20, 2022 Iron ore price sinks amid growing pessimism over demand outlook in China A raft of supportive policy measures from Beijing over the last couple of months have failed to result in persistent price gains.
June 20, 2022 Column: Iron ore suffers short-term demand woes, longer-term China threat The outlook for spot iron ore prices for the rest of the year largely rests on how successful China is at containing covid-19, writes Clyde Russell.
June 17, 2022 Congo miner threatens to seize cobalt project from Chinese partner Gecamines, which owns 20% of the Tenke Fungurume mine, has accused CMOC of manipulating the project’s finances.
June 17, 2022 Sinomine invests $200m in Zimbabwe lithium project The southern African country holds some of the world's largest deposits of lithium.
June 17, 2022 Copper price extends decline despite possible Chile strike The workers at Codelco have complained about a lack of investment at the firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.
June 17, 2022 Iron ore price hits six-month low on plunging China steel margins Chinese steel mills are opting to reduce output amid weak profits and deteriorating demand prospects.
June 17, 2022 Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.
June 16, 2022 Copper price sinks to 10-month low on recession worries Outlook for demand deteriorated after the US Federal Reserve’s large rate hike fueled worries about recession and data from China indicated weak growth.
June 15, 2022 Chinese stimulus, lower supply from Russia to keep nickel prices high – report Nickel prices will edge higher in Q322 as Chinese stimulus measures improve the demand outlook and the Russia- Ukraine war continues to disrupt supply, says Fitch.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
