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.

September 4, 2018

China’s aluminium capital Binzhou plans new ‘high-end’ projects

The city of Binzhou is planning five new projects to support development of a high-end aluminium industry, according to a local government document.

September 3, 2018

China’s iron ore futures push hits speed bump as prices stagnate

Contracts held by investors in China's iron ore futures have fallen to the lowest in more than three years.

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.