May 20, 2021

Giant new iron ore mine may aid China’s push to cool prices

Iron ore futures are trading below $200 a ton after China’s cabinet called for tougher oversight of commodity markets.

May 20, 2021

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.

May 20, 2021

Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study

South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.

May 20, 2021

Covid-19 lops 8% off mining capex spend in 2020 — report

Mining capital spending forecast of $176 billion is up 18% from 2020 and 2019 spends.

May 20, 2021

Iron ore price drops as China steps up efforts to curb soaring commodity prices

On Wednesday, China's cabinet vowed to strengthen its management of commodity supply and demand to curb "unreasonable" price increases.

May 20, 2021

China’s largest jewellery retailer backs mined diamonds

Partnership between diamond miners and Chow Tai Fook aims to boost demand for mined rocks in China, particularly among young consumers.

May 20, 2021

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

May 19, 2021

Iron ore price retreats as steel slides and BHP shifts into gear at South Flank

BHP’s South Flank project in Western Australia will announce first production in the next few days, CEO Mike Henry said.

May 19, 2021

Copper price tanks after China said it will stabilise commodity market

China will step up adjustments on the trade and stockpiling of commodities and reinforce inspections on both the spot and futures markets, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

May 19, 2021

Home: Tin squeeze highlights critical minerals supply problems

Although designated a critical mineral by both the United States and China, tin has a habit of sliding between the gaps of the decarbonisation narrative.