March 28, 2018

Jiangxi Copper posts fastest annual net profit growth in 7 years

"We expect copper prices to hover around highs in 2018."

March 27, 2018

Profit at China’s Jinchuan International surges on higher cobalt, copper prices

Jinchuan posted net profit of $41.6 million last year, up from 8.3 million a year earlier.

March 26, 2018

Fortescue cuts iron ore price outlook as Chinese production slowdown, trade tensions weigh

The company amended its guidance to around 65 per cent of the average benchmark Platts 62 CFR index.

March 26, 2018

Two risks threaten commodities, one bullish, one bearish: Russell

The are two main factors that appear to be emerging that may threaten an end to the current quite rosy picture surrounding demand for commodities such as iron ore, steel…

March 25, 2018

Shenhua profit rises to 5-year high as China curbs boost coal

Coal prices were supercharged last year as China pressed on with efforts to cut overcapacity.

March 23, 2018

Asia Gold-Higher prices keep buyers at bay; India discounts at 6-1/2-month high

Physical gold demand in Asian hot spots slouched this week as higher global prices made buyers hold off on purchases.

March 23, 2018

Companies now looking for electric battery metals in the garbage

Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.

March 23, 2018

Rio Tinto sees iron ore market to stay balanced through 2019: executive

Rio Tinto expects the global iron ore market to stay balanced through 2019 despite a likely moderation in steel demand growth in China, the world’s biggest steel consumer.

March 22, 2018

China strikes back in trade spat, aims tariffs at $3 billion U.S. goods

China's decision will take effect if no agreement is reached with the U.S.

March 22, 2018

Chalco’s net profit soars on higher aluminium prices

Chalco increased net profit by 274 percent last year as supply-side reforms and an environmental crackdown lifted aluminium prices.