September 1, 2017

Boom, bust and boom again for rare earths?

As ever with rare earths, this is all about what is happening in China, the world's dominant producer of these critical materials.

August 29, 2017

China Minmetals flags off deep-sea mining voyage

China Minmetals Corp has flagged off its maiden deep-sea venture seeking minerals in the east Pacific Ocean, a company spokesman confirmed.

August 29, 2017

Freeport to yield control of giant Grasberg copper mine to Indonesia

The company has greed to reduce its stake in the Grasberg mine to 49% in exchange for licenses to operate the massive copper and gold pit until 2041.

August 28, 2017

Glencore to offload second coal mine in Australia in less than three months

Decision comes as the Swiss-based miner and commodities trader rethinks how to deploy capital as its cuts debt.

August 28, 2017

China issues draft rules for utilities to boost coal stocks – govt

During winter and summer, power companies' coal inventories must be five to 10 days above normal levels.

August 27, 2017

China to shut 6,000 non-coal mines by 2020 to improve safety

China will shut 6,000 non-coal mines in an effort to reduce mining accidents and deaths by 2020, the State Administration of Work Safety said in a five-year plan.

August 25, 2017

China’s metals trade fragments into multiple narratives: Andy Home

China's metals trade figures were once a spotlight on the state of the world's manufacturing engine and price driver.

August 25, 2017

Cobalt sulphate prices continue rise on battery demand, metal remains stable

The price of one of the most common lithium ion battery precursor materials, cobalt sulphate, has continued to surge in August by over 14%.

August 25, 2017

Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports

In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.

August 24, 2017

Copper price rally is only gathering momentum

Copper price jumps to near three-year high as likely impact of Chinese scrap metal import ban sparks another session of speculative buying.