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.
October 24, 2017 Chinese coal imports from North Korea plummet Dictatorship was number two supplier of metallurgical coal to China after Australia before latest UN sanctions.
October 23, 2017 Xi’s China a boon for mining President Xi's enormous power means his pet projects like One Belt–One Road and Xiongan New Area will receive the full backing of the state.
October 23, 2017 UNEP urges mining companies to better manage tailings facilities The agency is urging mining companies to put safety first and avoid erecting dams using methods that are known to be high risk.
October 23, 2017 Global steel production at 7-month low Price of iron ore declines ahead of Chinese winter steel output cuts, widening Kobe Steel scandal.
October 23, 2017 China’s refined copper output highest since Dec 2014 Refined copper production was 774,000 tonnes last month, up 3.3 percent from 749,000 tonnes in August, according to the NBS data.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
