June 1, 2020

Trump’s sparring with China revives rare earths stock trade

A Chinese stock strategy that worked in 2019 when tensions got heated with the US is picking up again.

May 29, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today

We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry.

May 29, 2020

Gold price rallies on Trump’s China remarks

Gold is on pace for a monthly gain of 3%.

May 29, 2020

Copper gets a warning the worst may be yet to come

The International Wrought Copper Council expects a surplus of almost one million tonnes of metal this year and next.

May 29, 2020

Iron ore powers past $100 as supply woes meet robust demand

The industrial staple has prospered in 2020 even as covid-19 pandemic hammered industrial activity in many economies.

May 28, 2020

US House bill aims to boost domestic mining of strategic minerals

The cornerstone of the bill is a provision requiring federal agencies to streamline the mining permit review process.

May 28, 2020

Lithium prices to bounce after 2022

When demand picks up, the supply side won’t be able to react quickly enough, says BMI.

May 26, 2020

Lithium producers must wait as covid slows EV revolution

Investors are giving the cold shoulder to mine developers seeking funding for lithium projects.

May 26, 2020

Iron ore defies covid-19 gloom with bullish supply

Softer export numbers from Australia and Brazil suggest that June may see a bit of a pullback in China’s imports.

May 25, 2020

China steelmakers call for domestic iron ore output boost

Steel association recommended "strategic goal" of keeping domestic output at more than 20% of demand.