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.
May 18, 2021 EV Metal Index jumps 85% in a month despite nickel, cobalt price drop MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars sets new monthly record despite retreat in nickel, cobalt prices and declining per vehicle usage.
May 18, 2021 Zinc price hits highest level since June 2018 Price surged amid speculation that smelters in China’s Yunnan province are reducing output due to a power shortage.
May 18, 2021 South African platinum rebound to push market into surplus, says Johnson Matthey A wall of platinum production from South Africa coming back online following covid-19 disruptions is expected to offset demand growth this year and push the market into surplus territory, new…
May 18, 2021 Copper price rises as Chile fuels long-term supply concerns Chilean copper mining is facing its biggest regulatory threat since the industry took off more than three decades ago.
May 18, 2021 China puts Australia on notice with push to diversify iron ore Iron ore is Australia’s biggest export earner, and relations with Canberra have taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
