June 28, 2021

China approves expansion of capacity of coal mine in Xinjiang region

The approval granted to Shaduizi coal mine, located in Sandaoling mine area in the northwestern region.

June 28, 2021

“Don’t let fool’s gold fool you,” scientists say

Australian and Chinese researchers found invisible gold inside pyrite.

June 27, 2021

Tin price on a tear as demand soars

High prices for tin should incentivize mining activity to ramp up.

June 25, 2021

Iron ore price rises while Fitch sees weaker consumption capping gains in H2

"Improvement in supply and weaker consumption by downstream players at current high prices are expected to cap gains," says Fitch.

June 25, 2021

London copper price rises on Biden infrastructure deal

US President Joe Biden embraced a bipartisan Senate deal to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on infrastructure projects.

June 25, 2021

China copper smelters set Q3 treatment charge floor at $55/t

Spot treatment charges for copper concentrate in China have been languishing near-decade lows in 2021 amid tight mine supply globally.

June 25, 2021

ANIMATION: Top 20 gold producing countries – 2020

Global gold production fell by 3.8 million ounces in 2020 as covid-related disruptions in South America more than offset gains in Russia and West Africa.

June 24, 2021

Home: China’s sale of state zinc reserves is a well-timed trade

The inclusion of zinc in China's sales of state metal reserves is testament to the market's continued surprising strength.

June 24, 2021

Russell: China’s first round of copper, zinc, aluminum auctions fails to impress

For now, it’s probably best to view China’s announcement as an opening shot in what may be a longer battle.

June 24, 2021

Indonesia drawing plans to restrict nickel pig iron, ferronickel smelters

The country is currently the biggest producer of the two crude metals, and a restriction on more smelters coming online could hit Chinese stainless steel producers.