February 7, 2019

Chinese mining industry is an early adopter of digital solutions that automate and optimize operations

Metso has opened a new Competence Center for mining in China (CCC). Located in Hunan province in central China, the center focuses on developing and manufacturing solutions for the fast-changing…

February 6, 2019

Iron ore prices reach almost two-year high

Analysts believe the price surge lines up with the market halting up to 40 million metric tonnes of Vale’s iron ore production.

February 6, 2019

Bolivia picks Chinese partner for $2.3B lithium project

This deal gives Beijing a second chance in Bolivia after Xinjiang TBEA beat six rivals to partner with Bolivia on Coipasa and Pastos Grandes.

February 5, 2019

Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark

Benchmark's MD Simon Moore told the Senate Committee on energy that 70 battery megafactories are in global production – up from 17 .

February 5, 2019

The new Cold War and gold

The best defense against the repercussions of a mounting pile of debt, and the new cold war, is to own gold - the traditional safe haven.

February 4, 2019

Everything you need to know about VMS deposits

People are often not aware of where their most prized devices really come from.

February 3, 2019

Lead production expected to grow in 2019 – report

Wood Mackenzie forecasts that global lead production will increase in 2019 by about 250 kt.

February 3, 2019

Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report

A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.

February 1, 2019

Copper price rally halted by Chinese factory surprise

Chinese manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in almost three years.

February 1, 2019

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may be in for a dose of karma. This rally is more likely to collapse than extend.