October 22, 2017 China’s Jinchuan eyes new nickel, cobalt project to tap electric vehicle boom China’s top nickel producer, will next year start building a new project in Guangxi that will produce raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, its chairman said, looking to tap…
October 20, 2017 Chinese economy and gold The economic stance adopted by the new leaders will be crucial given China’s recent economic slowdown.
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.
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
