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.
December 18, 2019 Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.
December 16, 2019 Alrosa, Everledger launch e-commerce platform for diamond tracking Consumers will be offered transparency regarding the origin of their diamonds.
December 13, 2019 Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
