September 11, 2018 Aluminium pricing tensions mount as alumina surges again What has historically been a highly efficient part of the aluminium production chain is experiencing an unprecedented degree of turmoil this year.
September 10, 2018 Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise nearly 10 pct in Aug Iron ore shipments to China from the world's biggest iron ore port totalled 35.5 million tonnes in August, up from July's 32.4 million tonnes.
September 8, 2018 Chinese aluminum gushes onto world markets on Rusal supply fears Aluminum prices jumped in April after the U.S. announced sanctions on Rusal, the top supplier outside of China.
September 8, 2018 China coal imports hold near 4-year high as demand resilient Foreign purchases fell just 1.1 percent in August to the equivalent of 925,161 metric tons a day, compared with 935,806 the previous month.
September 7, 2018 Chilean regulator says agreement reached with Tianqi on SQM stake sale The court is scheduled to hear the details of the settlement agreement on Sept. 13, and is slated to make a decision on the case by Oct. 4, the FNE…
September 7, 2018 Asia Gold-Price dip lends lustre, India buying robust ahead of festivals In India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal after China, gold futures rose to 30,700 rupees per 10 grams on Thursday, a peak since July 9.
September 6, 2018 China’s Western Mining to launch Qinghai copper smelter next month -chairman Qinghai, which involved investment of 2.4-2.5 billion yuan, is undergoing test production and output will ramp up gradually after commercial launch.
September 6, 2018 Dalian coking coal extends gains as smog crackdown tightens supplies Chinese coking coal futures rose their most in a month on Thursday, buoyed by firm physical prices.
September 5, 2018 Alrosa brings coloured diamonds to Hong Kong in effort to conquer China As part of its plans to expand into that market, Alrosa will hold its first “True Colour” auction of coloured polished diamonds, during the Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair…
September 5, 2018 China’s Zijin to buy Nevsun for $1.41bn after Lundin takeover rejected The Chinese gold and base metals producer will give Nevsun Cdn$6 per share in cash, trumping Lundin’s C$4.75 a share bid launched in July.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
