January 15, 2019

Singapore’s Alliance Minerals reframes lithium supply deal, seeks new customers

Several new Australian lithium mines started production in the past year, with global demand expected to surge on take-up of electric vehicles.

January 14, 2019

China copper imports hit record high in 2018

Annual imports of unwrought copper were buoyed by China's crackdown on scrap copper in 2018, part of its efforts to combat pollution.

January 14, 2019

China’s 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010

The fall in iron ore purchases for 2018 came as a 70 percent plunge in profit margins since late October cut the incentive for steelmakers to ramp up output and…

January 13, 2019

Coal mine collapse in China’s Shaanxi kills 21 – People’s Daily

The accident is the deadliest reported so far this year in China's coal industry, known for its poor safety record.

January 11, 2019

Asia Gold-China premiums up on investment demand; Indian market on hold

While the general Chinese sentiment is very bullish on the gold price, in India retail buying is weak due to Khar Mass and higher prices.

January 10, 2019

China industry ministry to ban new steel project expansions – Xinhua

Miao Wei, minister of industry and information technology, said the capacity expansion ban would also apply to the cement and flat-glass industries.

January 9, 2019

China steel prices rise on consumption boost plans, trade talk hopes

China plans to introduce policies to boost domestic spending on items such as automobiles and home appliances this year.

January 8, 2019

A cold blast from China chills industrial metals markets: Andy Home

The London Metal Exchange index slumped to a one-and-a-half year low of 2730.1 on Jan. 3.

January 7, 2019

China’s FX reserves fall in 2018 as slowing economy, trade war weigh

 Even if a trade agreement is reached soon, analysts say it would be no panacea for China's economy, which is expected to continue decelerating in coming months.

January 7, 2019

China adds to gold reserves for first time since October 2016

"It’s a bullish sign for gold"