December 8, 2020

China’s imports of major commodities show early signs of moderating

Demand growth is moderating and imports may tend to stay around current levels, rather than show some of the dramatic increases from earlier in 2020.

December 8, 2020

US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions

North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.

December 8, 2020

Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO in $1.4bn deal

Move gives IGO access to the Greenbushes, the world’s biggest hard-rock lithium mine.

December 7, 2020

Another day, another iron ore price high

Iron ore price jumps again Monday as Chinese imports surpass 1bn tonnes, port stocks fall and steelmakers avoid winter shutdowns.

December 7, 2020

China imports ever more aluminum as alloy demand booms

China imported another 220,000 tonnes of unwrought aluminum in October, extending one of the most unexpected trends in a year of metals market upheaval.

December 7, 2020

China issues coal buying mandate amid supply shortage, price gains

Country's central state planner issued a mandate to coal buyers on Monday to sign medium and long-term contracts to ensure stable supplies next year.

December 7, 2020

Cheap platinum back in vogue as Chinese buyers tap cash hoards

Platinum posted its biggest monthly gain in November since 2008 amid a revival in investor buying.

December 7, 2020

IGO in talks to buy into Tianqi’s Greenbushes lithium mine

Australian nickel-gold miner IGO could buy up to a 25% stake, worth close to $1.5 billion, in the world’s biggest hard-rock lithium mine.

December 5, 2020

Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23

The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.

December 4, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO; Mining supercycle talk back; Carmakers have blind spot for lithium, cobalt, nickel prices