October 18, 2018

Rising iron ore prices seem to defy economics

China’s switch from industrial-led to consumption-led growth seems to be showing up everywhere except the production numbers of iron-ore miners.

October 18, 2018

China’s Zijin sees 2018 gold output at about 37 tonnes

The company's gold output will be flat or a little lower than last year, Zijin Chairman Chen Jinghe told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in Tianjin.

October 18, 2018

Zinc, lead, other metals debut trading on Shanghai physical platform

Total volume reached 252 million yuan ($36.3 million).

October 18, 2018

China seen sustaining recovery in global mining M&A

A rebound in mining mergers and acquisitions is set to continue into 2019, as a dearth of exploration spending leaves the industry in need of fresh investment.

October 17, 2018

China chloralkali industry key driver of world salt market growth – report

World salt exports rose to 64 million tonnes in 2017, up 10 million tonnes from 2016.

October 17, 2018

Chinese electric car makers, nurtured by state, now look for way out of glut

Government promises action, raising fears of consolidation.

October 17, 2018

Alcoa to close two Spanish aluminium plants with job losses

The Aviles and La Coruna plants were two of the least productive due to intrinsic structural problems such as inefficient technology and high fixed costs.

October 16, 2018

BHP’s 1st quarter iron ore output jumps 8%, cuts copper guidance

BHP's iron ore output rose to 69 million tonnes during the three months ended Sept. 30.

October 16, 2018

Why conflicted copper shows little consensus

World warehouse stocks are dropping, down 50% since the first of April.

October 16, 2018

Copper smelter hits cause physical squeeze in Asia

The copper market is currently experiencing a squeeze on physical metal which is unexpected.