December 20, 2018 The year that politics broke the metals cycle: Andy Home In a world where the Trump Administration is leading a return to economic and resource nationalism, it’s hard to see how global metals can break free of global politics.
December 20, 2018 Codelco agrees 3-year “evergreen” deals with clients in strategy overhaul We are focusing on the good clients who have an end-user market.
December 19, 2018 Five themes to watch for European miners after humbling year It all started so well in 2018.
December 19, 2018 China’s top aluminium firms gather to address price slump – sources The major producers will talk about what they can do to support the market, if there's a possibility to do further curtailments.
December 19, 2018 Jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook joins De Beers diamond blockchain program The Hong Kong-based company's involvement will further extend the platform’s reach into the Asian diamond sector.
December 19, 2018 Rio Tinto, China Baowu in talks to extend Pilbara iron ore JV The miner and one of the world's top steelmakers, have agreed to negotiate a possible extension to their iron-ore joint venture in Australia.
December 18, 2018 Copper price falls despite China’s promise of more ‘economic miracles’ Industrial metal prices tumble as President Xi's defiant speech intensifies trade war fears, offer little on economic stimulus or market reforms.
December 18, 2018 Coal demand seen steady through 2023 thanks to India and China — IEA Coal consumption is on the rise and will remain roughly stable over the next five years, the International Energy Agency forecasts.
December 17, 2018 Metals rebirth tied to shrinking supplies, stimulus in China Five metals fell by 13 percent or more, led by zinc, which lost more than 20 percent.
December 17, 2018 China’s HBIS to invest in $4.4B steel project in Philippines The Philippine Iron and Steel Project will be the country's first integrated steel complex and represents the biggest industrial investment from China.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
