October 24, 2018

China cutting rare earth output, unnerving global manufacturers

The decision means there will only be enough supply for China's domestic buyers.

October 23, 2018

CITIC goes after Palmer’s Mineralogy over iron ore project claims

Aussie mining tycoon Clive Palmer is being sued by China’s largest conglomerate, CITIC, over his alleged “refusal” to co-operate in making more land available on a major iron ore project…

October 23, 2018

Dyson picks Singapore to build electric cars rivaling Tesla

From vacuum cleaners to electric vehicles.

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.