October 23, 2018 China’s alumina exports in September surged to their highest level this year Figure is fivefold increase from August, up 3,400% y/y
October 22, 2018 Ford sees higher metal costs, hopes China and US can settle trade issues U.S. steel costs are higher than anywhere else in the world, they're certainly up year over year and they're up versus what we were expecting - Joe Hinrichs, Ford VP
October 22, 2018 Strike at Shougang’s iron ore mine in Peru halts exports-manager Some 800 workers, including at the port San Juan de Marcona, have taken part in the indefinite strike after negotiations over a new contract broke down.
October 22, 2018 China’s winter pollution cuts may boost high-grade iron ore The logic is sound: If steel mills are given pollution restrictions, they will use the best possible quality iron ore to maximise the amount of steel produced relative to the…
October 22, 2018 Nutrien says SQM top shareholder seeking to block Tianqi deal for ‘personal benefit’ Nutrien’s executive vice-president Michael Webb, described Julio Ponce, the Chilean miner’s top shareholder and former chairman, as a “hypocrite” and urged him to “look beyond himself."
October 22, 2018 Glencore boss Ivan Glasenberg to retire in 3-5 years — report He is said to have already begun training three to four people to succeed him in the job.
October 21, 2018 Boom in EV batteries helps suppliers older than Ford’s Model T Brazil's Vale expects the EV revolution to boost battery market nickel demand to as much as 700,000 tons in 2025, from just 36,000 tons this year.
October 21, 2018 Chinese rescuers race to save workers trapped in mine accident -Xinhua A rock burst at around 11 p.m. on Saturday destroyed part of a water drainage tunnel in a coal mine.
October 19, 2018 NMC batteries dominating EV – sales to reach 63% of global market NMC cathodes currently account for nearly 28% of global EV sales, forecast to grow to 63% by 2027.
October 19, 2018 China Sept coal output hits 9-month high as new capacity starts up China ready to bring on the heat as the official heating season starts on Nov. 15.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
