February 1, 2019

China’s Xinfa cuts alumina output amid bauxite squeeze

Production has been reduced by 500,000 tonnes on an annual basis, said the Xinfa official, who put the plant's total capacity at 3 million tonnes per year.

February 1, 2019

Asia Gold-Chinese demand jumps; Indian buyers hold off with eye on budget

Global benchmark gold prices registered a fourth straight monthly gain in January.

January 31, 2019

EY appoints new global mining and metals leader

Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.

January 31, 2019

China’s Chalco shuts Shandong aluminium plant amid rising power costs

Chalco is discussing "transformation, upgrading and development," with other shareholders of Shandong Huayu.

January 30, 2019

Climbing nickel output to cast shadow on prices

"Current price moves are a knee jerk reaction to the Vale news," said BMO Capital Markets analyst Kash Kamal.

January 28, 2019

China’s iron ore hits 16-month high after Vale dam disaster

We do not expect to see a big rebound in iron ore prices in view of this deadly accident as China's iron ore demand over the short term will be…

January 28, 2019

Chinese iron ore traders face uncertainty after Vale’s Brazilian mine disaster

"We're worried that the mine accident might lead to higher premiums on low-aluminium iron ore"

January 25, 2019

Alibaba to continue to invest aggressively – exec

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will continue to invest aggressively despite an uncertain business environment.

January 25, 2019

China’s lithium hydroxide exports to rise this year – Pilbara CEO

Chinese producers such as Ganfeng and General Lithium have new plants that have been commissioning since Q3'18 and are starting to hit their stride.

January 24, 2019

Global aluminium production growth brakes sharply in 2018

China's aluminium production, to quote Wood Mackenzie, "is not going to fall off a cliff in 2019".