September 25, 2017

China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation

The Asian giant is very interested in “intensifying investment trade and cooperation” with Argentina

September 25, 2017

China coking coal, coke prices sink again amid oversupply worries

The most-active coking coal futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange tumbled as much as 6.5 percent in early trade on Monday.

September 25, 2017

Gold companies take a shine to China’s Silk Road

As far as China's miners are concerned, the modern-day Silk Road is paved with gold.

September 25, 2017

Tenova contracted as reliable supplier of processing lines for aluminum by Chalco Ruimin

The lines will start their production at the beginning of 2019.

September 22, 2017

The graphite fix: Inside China’s newest commodity addiction

Environmental protection campaigns in China are tightening the country's supplies of both graphite and needle coke.

September 21, 2017

More bad news for copper price

Concentrate supply appears abundant as Chinese smelters hike treatment and refining charges by as much as 10%.

September 21, 2017

Iron ore’s recent reversal likely the start of longer slide: Russell

As always when prices start to decline after a surge that appeared unrelated to supply-demand fundamentals, the question is will the reverse become a rout and where exactly does fair…

September 20, 2017

Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes

Former minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.

September 19, 2017

Iron ore price drops through $70

Now Australia's central bank wades into debate about the direction of the iron ore price.

September 15, 2017

Iron ore price drops as Chinese steel begins to pile up

Chinese steelmakers are producing at record rates before mandated cuts in winter which could result in a steep drop-off in iron ore demand later this year.