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.

October 13, 2017

Zinc price spike sparks flurry of miner listings

The metal has doubled in prices since late 2015 and investor demands are rising for this "hot commodity."

October 13, 2017

Iron ore price soars as Chinese imports reach record high

Monthly cargoes top 100 million tonnes for the first time ever.