October 31, 2017

More than 10 firms in the running for Codelco’s lithium assets — chairman

The state miner is seeking private-sector partners to develop and exploit its vast Maricunga and Pedernales deposits in the north of Chile.

October 30, 2017

China’s recyclers eye looming electric vehicle battery mountain

After years of dismantling discarded televisions and laptops, a Shanghai recycling plant is readying itself for a new wave of waste: piles of exhausted batteries from the surge of electric…

October 29, 2017

China imported record iron ore in September as steel output curbs start to bite

The amount of iron ore shipped to China surpassed 100 million tonnes for the first time in September.

October 27, 2017

China’s importance in the gold market

China has been accumulating a lot of bullion over the past decade. It is also the largest producer of gold in the world and – along with India – one…

October 27, 2017

Small mining companies shun London market after IPO flops

Lacklustre performances by small mining companies on the London Stock Exchange are driving rivals in need of cash to find alternative ways to raise capital.

October 26, 2017

China’s demand drives long-term gains for aluminium

BMI Research raised the 2018 aluminium price forecast to $2,000/tonne, from a previous forecast of $1,900/tonne.

October 26, 2017

Fortescue Q1 iron ore shipments up, price forecast down

Fortescue Metals Group reported slight rise in fiscal first-quarter iron ore shipments, also warned its ore was selling at a greater discount than expected.

October 26, 2017

Australia notified China of Adani coal mine approvals in letter

Australian politicians told China of government approvals for controversial A$16.5-billion ($13-billion) coal mine project being built by Adani Enterprises.

October 25, 2017

Copper prices fall

Among other geopolitical developments, the drop is attributable to investors getting calmer over the news that China's economic policy will see few changes in the near future.

October 24, 2017

Iron ore prices: a story of ups and downs

Lower grades managed to eke out small gains, while higher grades were under pressure.