December 24, 2019 China seeks to tackle environmental damage caused by mining More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was used and damaged by mining activities at the end of 2018.
December 24, 2019 Rare earths trade between China, Myanmar facing challenges A new closure of the border is causing a decline in the supply from Myanmar to China.
December 23, 2019 Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks in 2020 as risk-on trades make a comeback.
December 22, 2019 Misery looms over top coal shippers as China to buy less in 2020 The world’s biggest coal buyer will likely purchase less from overseas in 2020.
December 20, 2019 China launches gold options as prices near 6-year highs The world's top bullion producer and consumer launched its first gold options contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on Friday.
December 20, 2019 Doctor Copper ends 2019 with a new-found spring in his step LME copper hit a seven-month high of $6,235.50 per tonne Friday morning.
December 19, 2019 China Minmetals sets up graphite unit in battery materials push The new venture will tap the resources of the Yunshan graphite mine in Heilongjiang's Luobei county.
December 19, 2019 China tightens rules on tailings dam safety New or expansion projects with a dam height of over 200 metres are prohibited, while tailings dams that have been in service for less than five years may not be…
December 19, 2019 From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020 Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.
December 18, 2019 Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
