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.

December 16, 2018

Coal mine accident in southwestern China kills 7 -Xinhua

The workers at the Fengchun coal mine under the Chongqing Energy Group were killed in an underground transport accident.

December 14, 2018

Asia Gold-High prices leave demand in the doldrums ahead of holidays

If prices come down, we might see some buying because both the new year and the Chinese new year are coming up.

December 13, 2018

Indonesia’s Silkroad Nickel inks $290m offtake agreement

The deal is to supply 15 million tonnes of nickel ore over a period of five to eight years, beginning March 2020.

December 13, 2018

China aluminium smelter shuts 250,000 tonne capacity, eyes Sichuan move

Aluminium smelters in China are struggling to make money at current Shanghai aluminium prices resulting in significant output cutbacks.

December 9, 2018

China’s copper, iron ore imports slump as economic growth slows

Often cited as a market indicator for economic health, the metal has been under pressure since the summer, threatening to unwind a three-year rally.