November 16, 2017

China Oct zinc, copper output highest in 3 years

Zinc production rose 3.8 percent to 577,000 tonnes year-on-year, while copper was up 6.3 percent at 781,000 tonnes, the data showed.

November 16, 2017

Burning more coal to cut pollution – India’s distressing dilemma: Russell

India’s New Delhi banned the burning of petroleum coke on Nov. 1, part of measures aimed at curbing air pollution, which last week reached 10 times the recommended limits.

November 15, 2017

What people think of globalization, by country

More than in the past, the population is divided on whether globalization is a force for good or not.

November 14, 2017

Iron miners: capex will not see strong comeback, says new research

BMI predicts that iron ore prices will remain on a long-term gradual downtrend until at least 2021.

November 10, 2017

The real value of statues around the world

Millions of people visit them every day. Just a quick scroll through your Instagram feed will reveal at least a couple photographs of your friends standing next to or on…

November 9, 2017

Russian fund plans a $1bn mining venture with China Gold

"We and China Gold will create an attractive financial platform that private investors can take part in and make money," said Alexey Chekunkov, head of fund.

November 8, 2017

Copper traders are making high-flying bets about the future of the metal

Call options wagering on copper climbing above $10,000 a metric ton by Dec 2018 have started trading during past two weeks, with $4.5m spent by traders.

November 8, 2017

Russia bets on hungry China with $6bn fertilizer mines

EuroChem Group AG spending over $6bn on two mines to produce potash, a mineral found deep in the Earth that’s prized for its ability as soil fertilizer.

November 8, 2017

China’s Antaike says global nickel deficit to shrink in 2018

Global deficit in nickel supply to drop 53,000 tonnes in 2018 from 98,000 tonnes this year, partly due to recovery in Chinese production growth.

November 8, 2017

Copper, iron ore prices up despite plunge in Chinese imports

Copper cargoes drop more than 20% while iron ore shipments sink to one-and-a-half year lows.