February 24, 2019 China coal delays not unprecedented, Australia minister says Processing times for Australian coal shipments have expanded to close to 40 days from about 25 days at some ports.
February 24, 2019 Europe’s push for EVs a boon to Savannah’s Portugal lithium project The company is close to making a decision on developing Mina do Barroso mine, which could become the first European supplier of spodumene, a lithium-bearing mineral.
February 22, 2019 China’s iron ore posts first weekly loss in 2019 China's steel mills appeared reluctant to restock despite the supply outage from Brazil.
February 22, 2019 Strange days for coal with Glencore’s cap, China curbs It's little surprise that environmental activists may be tempted to pop champagne corks.
February 21, 2019 China’s Chalco promotes president to top job after chairman resigns The appointment to the top job marks a rapid promotion for Lu Dongliang, who had only served as president at Chalco for one year.
February 21, 2019 China port reportedly bans Australian coal amid Huawei tensions The U.S. is relentlessly pushing its allies to ban Huawei and China is starting to push back.
February 20, 2019 China delays coal imports from Australia as tensions simmer “I don’t believe for one moment this is linked to some of the higher level issues of relationships between China and the rest of the world.” - Mackenzie
February 19, 2019 China steel futures extend gains, iron ore ends flat Iron ore continues to influence the ferrous complex, steel prices reflect the rising cost of iron ore and producers are passing it on to the consumers.
February 19, 2019 Chinese traders freeze Australian coal orders amid 40-day customs delays – sources Tension between Beijing and Canberra has grown in recent months over issues of cyber security and China's influence in Pacific island nations.
February 17, 2019 Recommissioned Aussie mine dispatches first nickel concentrate shipment to China Panoramic Resources' first shipment from the Savannah mine contained 7,735 wmt of nickel/copper/cobalt concentrate valued in approximately $6.1 million.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
