May 8, 2017

Coking coal price slumps again

Chinese steelmakers overestimated impact of Australian cyclone and the market is now awash in met coal.

May 8, 2017

Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains

Chinese refined copper imports for April down 30%, concentrate shipments decline 17%.

May 5, 2017

Here’s why the iron ore price is tanking

And why the worst may be over already.

May 5, 2017

Iron ore free fall wreaks havoc with main producers

It’s been a bad week for iron ore, with all indices steeply lower on Friday for a second consecutive day.

May 4, 2017

INFOGRAPHIC: The numbers behind the world’s closest trade relationship

Whether we’re discussing the ancient merchants that traversed the legendary Silk Road, or the transfer of goods across modern border lines, trade has always been about building close relationships.

May 4, 2017

Coloured diamonds becoming everyone’s favourite, auctions show

Diamonds – and especially the fancy colored stones – continue to hold investors in thrall, and auction houses are ensuring the fascination endures with sales featuring some stunning selections.

May 4, 2017

Iron ore craters again — down 5% in only 24 hours

In Asia, trading was halted after prices sank 7.3%, which is the maximum a day allowed by Chinese regulators.

May 3, 2017

Philippines shows anti-mining environment minister the door

Congress decision puts and end to a 10-month tenure during which Regina Lopez ordered the closure of more than half the country's mines and banned open-pit mining.

May 2, 2017

Iron ore climbs on Chinese restocking

The end of the Labour Day holiday in China saw fresh demand for iron ore and steel, with both commodities rising in tandem today.

May 2, 2017

Illegal Chinese gold miners blamed for pollution, violence in Ghana

Government officials’ comments add bitterness to the already resentful locals, following wave of negative coverage of Chinese mining practices in the Ghanian media.