June 7, 2021 Iron ore price down as Chinese imports fall Chinese imports fell nearly 9% in May with further weakness expected in coming months, putting pressure on prices for the steelmaking material.
June 7, 2021 Why China is betting on Minmetals’ success with direct lithium extraction technologies Minmetals use of direct lithium extraction is seen as a first step in the development of domestic lithium resources.
June 6, 2021 Two killed, 14 missing in recent China coal mine accidents 14 people are still missing following a spate of recent Chinese coal mine accidents.
June 4, 2021 Copper price up as global smelting rebounds Copper prices rebounded as investors scooped up material at lower prices after heavy losses the previous day on fears that strong US economic data could spur tighter monetary policy.
June 3, 2021 Copper price crashes through $10,000 as China premium hits 9-year low China's appetite for overseas metal seems to be fading, with Yangshan copper import premiums falling to $28.50 a tonne, the lowest since at least 2012.
June 3, 2021 Iron ore rises despite China’s moves to lower prices Bank of America forecasts iron ore will average $172.2 a tonne this year; then $143.8 a tonne in 2022.
June 3, 2021 It’s not over for coal as global prices surge on hot demand Coal is seeing a dramatic spike in demand just as several major miners are hit with production problems, sparking a surge in prices from China to Europe and the US.
June 3, 2021 RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.
June 2, 2021 Russell: Rising iron ore supply may cool prices where China jawboning fails The best chance for lower iron ore prices comes from rising supply, and there are signs this is now being delivered.
June 2, 2021 120 year chart shows copper price supercycle only starting First, in real terms the copper price is nowhere near a record high. And the 2000s China-induced supercycle wasn’t the first to originate in Asia either.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
