December 7, 2017 Chinese iron ore and coke futures dive on steel demand concerns Chinese coke and iron ore futures fell further in trading Thursday, amid growing concerns that steel demand in world's top producer will decline for winter.
December 6, 2017 Steelmakers surge on `precedent-setting’ U.S. import ruling U.S. Steel Corp. led gains among major American producers of the metal after the U.S. slapped duties on some Vietnamese alloys made with China imports.
December 5, 2017 Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40%…
December 4, 2017 Iron ore enters bull market as China’s curbs supercharge steel Spot ore with 62 percent iron content jumped 3.7 percent to $72.68 a metric ton, the highest since September 14, according to Metal Bulletin Ltd.
December 4, 2017 Chalco enlists state funds, insurers in $1.9 bln debt-for-equity swap This move by Chalco is the latest example of the Chinese government's efforts to reduce debt at state-owned companies and make them more efficient.
December 3, 2017 Who will fund Adani’s Carmichael coal mine? Not China The shovels are in the ground at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland but the bankers have yet to open their wallets.
November 30, 2017 Move over, Tesla! China holds the keys to electric vehicles As the world’s largest auto market, China was responsible for about half of the sales as the crackdown on polluting industries has propelled renewable alternatives from power generation to consumer…
November 30, 2017 Copper miners, smelters at stalemate over processing charges China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms for next year's treatment and refining charges, likely prolonging negotiations into 2018.
November 29, 2017 Gold production will grow in coming years: BMI The business intelligence firm says output will pick up, supported by higher gold prices and solid projects in key countries.
November 29, 2017 PotashCorp CEO confirms Chinese interested in lithium producer SQM Chinese firms have shown “broad interest” in buying PotashCorp’s stake in the Chilean lithium producer SQM, according to chief executive Jochen Tilk, who declined to name interested parties or the…
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
