September 30, 2018 Scientists weigh call for much deeper cuts to coal pollution Coal currently feeds about 27% of the world’s energy demand.
September 28, 2018 China battery firms set up $700m nickel joint venture in Indonesia Several global metals producers have also set their sights on Indonesia's nickel reserves, looking to tap an expected surge in demand for the battery metal.
September 28, 2018 Asia Gold-Buying picks up in China on lower prices; India discounts narrow Physical demand saw an uptick in the world's biggest gold consumer, China, after prices fell to six-week lows this week.
September 28, 2018 Chinese interested in buying Rio Tinto’s Namibian uranium mine Talks between the miner and China National Nuclear Corporation were confirmed by the country's energy minister.
September 27, 2018 China plans to launch iron ore options in 2019 As the world's top buyer of the steelmaking raw material looks to offer more hedging tools to iron ore producers and steelmakers.
September 27, 2018 China adopts more flexible output curbs to battle winter smog Northern China’s key industrial hub will adopt a more flexible program for its anti-pollution output curbs this winter.
September 27, 2018 The Californian rare earths mine caught between Trump and China The rare earths trade between the world’s top two economies is largely one-way, with America reliant on China for about 80 percent of its supply.
September 26, 2018 Ford CEO says Trump metals tariffs took $1B of profit Ford CEO Jim Hackett encouraged President Donald Trump’s administration to resolve trade disputes quickly or it could do “more damage” to his company.
September 26, 2018 Gold is stuck in ‘no man’s land’ before Fed chief gives outlook Gold is stuck in no man’s land as the market counts down to the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
September 25, 2018 China Baowu Steel Group denies report about takeover of Magang – media This deal would help entrench China's position as a serious competitor in global steel markets.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
