October 19, 2017 Vale’s iron ore output hits another record Iron ore production rose 3.3% compared with the same period last year to hit a fresh quarterly record of 95.1 million tonnes.
October 18, 2017 Scotiabank to offload gold trading unit Chinese buyers are rumoured to be the key targets of the sale.
October 17, 2017 China’s plan to upgrade its industry by 2025 could increase copper demand by 232,000 tonnes The Chinese government’s Made in China 2025 initiative will have a significant impact on copper demand in China, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.
October 16, 2017 Iron ore price leaps again Despite new report predicting zero steel demand growth in top consumer China.
October 16, 2017 Copper price soars to highest since February 2014 Strength of Chinese economy continues to surprise as country's leaders gather to set out economic goals.
October 16, 2017 China urges utilities to sign supply deals with coal miners as soon as possible These encouragements by China’s state planner aim to secure enough supplies for this winter as coal power plants ramp up inventory for peak demand season.
October 16, 2017 Global steel demand growth to slow in 2018, worldsteel says After strong growth in 2017 driven by demand from top consumer China, global steel demand growth is expected to slow to 1.6 percent next year.
October 16, 2017 China can solve wasted renewable energy problem by 2020 As Beijing seeks to boost use of more renewable energy and cut coal dependence, NEA recommends that more small-scale wind projects be built closer to users.
October 16, 2017 Philippines’ Duterte lifts suspension on gold miner Lepanto Lepanto was among more than two dozen companies ordered halted by a sacked minister who led an environmental crackdown.
October 13, 2017 India’s gold prices swing to premium ahead of Diwali festival Local gold prices were trading around 29,760 rupees per 10 grams on Friday, up nearly a percent from last week.
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