November 28, 2019

China launches three months of checks on coal mine safety

China, the world's largest coal miner and consumer, has reported six coal mine accidents since October.

November 27, 2019

Iron ore price: World steel production shrinking

US output declines as steelmakers cope with 40% annual decline in prices as anti-dumping effects fade.

November 25, 2019

Despite the talk of coal’s demise, it still powers the world

For all the talk of ditching fossil fuels to fight climate change, coal remains king in much of the world.

November 25, 2019

China’s rare earth boost threatens US, Australia growth plans

China said this month it’s raising its annual mining quota for rare earths to 132,000 tonnes, 10% above last year’s record high.

November 22, 2019

EU to witness fastest growth in indirect demand for battery metals — report

Direct demand for nickel, cobalt and lithium will remain strongest in China, Fitch says.

November 22, 2019

China boosting coal power despite global plea to cut emissions

Beijing is set to fire up enough coal-based power plants to match the entire capacity of the European Union.

November 21, 2019

Copper supply deal signals tightest market since the supercycle

Under a new supply deal signed with Freeport-McMoRan, major Chinese smelters have accepted the lowest processing fees to turn mined ore into finished metal seen since 2011.

November 21, 2019

Freeport sets lower 2020 treatment charges with Chinese copper smelters

Freeport-McMoRan and three Chinese copper smelters have agreed a 23% cut in annual treatment and refining charges.

November 15, 2019

Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards

The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.

November 14, 2019

Copper price bulls take another beating

Copper price drops after dismal Chinese economic data dash hopes of recovery when "phase one" trade deal with US is inked.