December 31, 2021

Top 20 mining stories of 2021

Another record-setting year for the metals and mining industry and for MINING.COM.

December 31, 2021

Copper price rises as China’s factory activity accelerates

China's factory activity unexpectedly accelerated in December, according to an official survey released on Friday.

December 31, 2021

Base metals shine in 2021 on robust China demand, supply concerns

Both London and Shanghai copper benchmarks have gained more than 20% this year so far.

December 30, 2021

Iron ore futures end 2021 with 12% drop amid China climate efforts

China's benchmark iron ore futures headed to their first annual decline in three.

December 30, 2021

Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say

“The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.”

December 30, 2021

Aluminum price climbs with output facing pressure in Europe, China

The latest output cuts come soon after curbs at Europe’s top smelter, highlighting supply risk into next year and beyond.

December 29, 2021

Metals mixed on China’s economic outlook, global virus surge

China’s economy expanded at a moderate pace in the final month of the year, supported by better business sentiment, easing factory inflation pressures and faster car sales.

December 29, 2021

China vows to cut carbon emissions from aluminum smelters by 5% by 2025

A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries.

December 28, 2021

CNGR to buy nickel, cobalt from Xiamen Xiangyu

Chinese battery materials producer said it would buy over a five-year period as part of a broad strategic cooperation agreement.

December 28, 2021

Top iron ore stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022

Iron ore had one of its wildest years in 2021.