May 10, 2018

Asia coal industry sees blue skies, ignores storm clouds: Russell

While there may be scope to be bullish on the short- to medium-term outlook for coal, the risk factors for the industry appear to be mounting.

May 9, 2018

N. American gold ETF inflows at highest since September 2017 -WGC

North American gold-backed ETFs rose 43.7 tonnes worth $1.9 billion in April.

May 9, 2018

Nutrien speeds up sale of $4bn-stake in Chilean lithium giant SQM

The world’s largest potash miner said it expected to have an announcement on the matter by the end of June.

May 8, 2018

Gold to remain influenced by political uncertainties and geopolitical risk around the world

Political uncertainty, including Brexit negotiations, along with ongoing tensions in the Middle East will remain gold’s key drivers.

May 7, 2018

China lithium top player boosts investment in emerging Australian miner

Chinese companies continue to aggressively try securing steady supply of lithium, a key ingredient in the making of batteries that power electric cars.

May 7, 2018

Biggest miner says China’s shift to quality iron-ore will hold

BHP forecasts reforms in China’s steel sector will continue to hand an advantage to suppliers of higher-quality iron ore and coking coal as consumption of the alloy keeps growing well…

May 6, 2018

China’s iron ore rises on renewed steel output; 2nd day of foreign trade

Utilisation rate at mills climb back to November level.

May 6, 2018

Qatar steps in to buy Rosneft stake after China deal collapses

Qatar Investment Authority stepped in after the sellers -- a consortium of QIA itself and mining giant Glencore Plc -- told CEFC it wouldn’t proceed with the original deal announced…

May 4, 2018

WGC latest report shows how weak gold demand has been this year

Global demand dropped so much between January and March that the period became the weakest first quarter since the 2008 financial crisis.

May 3, 2018

China opens iron ore market to the world in pricing, image push

China to allow foreign investors in iron ore futures from Friday.