October 20, 2017

China steel surges as more output cuts seen; iron ore, coal jump

Mills in some northern Chinese cities ordered to cut output, acting on government policy to fight smog caused by pollution from industrial plants.

October 19, 2017

BHP expects China’s growth to ease modestly over short term

"[W]e expect growth in China to ease modestly over the short-term, as monetary policy tightens and housing and automotive markets soften," Mackenzie said.

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.