June 4, 2018 China’s Chinalco starts $1.3bn expansion of Peru copper mine The investment will increase the mine's copper output by 45 percent by 2020, with the value of production exceeding $2 billion annually.
June 3, 2018 Judge orders Chinese company to stop mining activities in Ecuadorian town A judge from the Ecuadorian province of Cuenca ruled that Ecuagoldmining South America S.A violated article 57 of the country’s Constitution.
June 3, 2018 World’s No. 4 iron ore miner wants to diversify its portfolio The CEO of Fortescue Metals Group said that the company is working towards finding other commodities to mine.
June 3, 2018 Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs China says implementing tariffs will void agreements.
June 1, 2018 China’s COSCO to build $2 bln shipping port in Peru China is Peru's top trade partner and imports most of the minerals the South American country produces.
June 1, 2018 China’s Shandong Xinhai told to cut nickel pig iron output for summit -official Shandong Xinhai has annual nickel pig iron production capacity of around 1.2 million tonnes.
June 1, 2018 Nickel price is soaring Up 75% in a year battery producers stock up on high grade exchange-held metal in anticipation of electric vehicle boom.
June 1, 2018 US aluminium tariffs; collateral damage and a missed target: Andy Home Aluminium in particular shows why tariffs are such a poor trade weapon.
May 31, 2018 Need junk? Scrap-metal dealers hunting users after China ban In early May, China implemented a 30-day ban on all scrap-copper imports, part of wider limits on all sorts of imported waste.
May 31, 2018 US allies hit back at Washington’s steel, aluminum tariffs The US on Thursday said it will impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU, reigniting fears of a global trade war.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
