December 11, 2019

China is redrawing the global copper scrap map

Less than three years after China told the World Trade Organization it was going to ban imports of "solid waste," it is close to doing just that.

December 10, 2019

Gold’s been on a tear this year and 2020 may see more reward

BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, remains constructive on bullion as a hedge, while Goldman and UBS see prices climbing to $1,600 an ounce.

December 9, 2019

China iron ore surges to over 4-month high amid supply uncertainty, demand hopes

Demand prospects for construction steel products and steelmaking raw materials were improved.

December 9, 2019

Copper price rally builds on all-time high China imports

Copper price hits 20-week high as Chinese concentrate imports surge and stockpiles in the country drop to six year low.

December 6, 2019

4 charts that say this time the copper price surge could last

"For one, copper supply is probably less ample than the apparent consumption data indicate."

December 5, 2019

Visualized: Ranking the goods most traded between the US and China

This infographic from charts the top imports and exports between the US and China.

December 5, 2019

Canada looks into mining critical minerals for US market

Natural Resources Canada plans to hire a British firm to provide 10-year market forecasts for nearly two dozen vital minerals and metals.

December 4, 2019

Buying iron ore is getting more like shopping on Amazon

The world’s biggest iron ore miners are looking for novel ways of satisfying their customers and protecting market share in the $150 billion global industry.

December 3, 2019

2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.

December 3, 2019

China wants new energy vehicle sales in 2025 to be 25% of all car sales

China is also discussing introducing stricter green car quotas in coming years.