January 22, 2020

How China overtook the US as the world’s major trading partner

China's new infrastructure network is already transforming global trade.

January 22, 2020

Five copper price trends to watch in 2020

New Wood Mackenzie report expects a considerable amount of copper supply to be lost from unexpected disruption.

January 21, 2020

Global output drop fails to disperse aluminium gloom

Global aluminium production fell by 1.0% last year in its first annual contraction since 2009.

January 21, 2020

Potanin buys partner’s stake in copper and gold mine near China

Nornickel has been looking for a partner in the ambitious project for several years.

January 20, 2020

Five iron ore trends to watch in 2020 – report

Vale could once again be the biggest swing factor for iron ore, but this time in the opposite direction.

January 20, 2020

Funds buy into copper as trade war uncertainty lifts

Funds have been holding a net long position on the CME copper contract since the beginning of this year.

January 20, 2020

Orocobre signs lithium supply deals with Chinese firms

Two contracts were signed for the supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its flagship Olaroz project.

January 17, 2020

Fresh high for iron ore price as Chinese steel breaks records

Crude steel output was just shy of 1 billion tonnes in 2019, up 8.3%.

January 17, 2020

LME stock surge grounds high-flying nickel, but for how long?

London Metal Exchange inventory has more than doubled in the space of little more than a month.

January 17, 2020

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.