August 31, 2018

China’s Ganfeng Lithium files for Hong Kong listing

Ganfeng Lithium Co Ltd has filed for a Hong Kong stock market flotation, betting on a rise in demand for lithium as electric cars become more mainstream.

August 31, 2018

Beijing summons aluminium foil makers for talks on Mexico anti-dumping probe

The move threatens to jolt China's exports of aluminium, which have been booming in recent months. Mexico "is a big market" for Chinese aluminium foil.

August 31, 2018

China’s Zijin wins race for Serbia’s largest copper mine

RTB Bor copper mining and smelting complex was crucial for the country before the collapse of communist Yugoslavia. However, it later became a burden on the country’s struggling economy because…

August 29, 2018

Seven new powerhouses to drive mineral demand: EMR exec

"It is not just China."

August 28, 2018

Chinese, Russian-owned companies place binding bids for Serbian copper mine

In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in…

August 28, 2018

China exporting alumina again as soaring prices upend market

Contracts to export over 140,000 tonnes of alumina from China were signed in July amid a favourable price arbitrage.

August 28, 2018

Jiangxi Copper reports 54 pct jump in first-half net profit

The Nanchang-based company said its first-half net income came in at 1.28 billion yuan ($186.21 million), versus 830.2 million yuan a year earlier.

August 27, 2018

Shanghai rebar extends losses into 5th day after rally on output curbs

Shanghai rebar steel futures dropped nearly 1 per cent.

August 27, 2018

China’s Baosteel H1 profit surges on firm steel prices, warns of trade dispute risks

Baoshan reported a 62.2 percent surge on first-half net profit on firm steel prices, but warned about the risks of trade protectionism in the second half.

August 26, 2018

World’s top refiner Sinopec posts record profit as oil recovers

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. said its half-year earnings jumped to the highest level on record as refining profits climbed.