November 28, 2016 Rio CEO: We’ll cut iron ore output to boost cash flow Chief of world number two producer Jean Sebastien Jacques signals flexibility after moderating view of Chinese demand.
November 28, 2016 Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.
November 28, 2016 China the centre of lithium universe Beijing is pushing for zev mandate: 8% of new cars to be electric by 2018, 12% by 2020.
November 27, 2016 China risks wasting $490 billion on unneeded coal plants — study Slowing power demand growth and low carbon capacity targets in China's latest five-year plan are found to be squeezing coal generation out of the power mix.
November 25, 2016 South32 looking for more coking coal mines The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
November 24, 2016 China to invest $1.3bn expanding Toromocho, its largest overseas copper project Preliminary deal is part of a series of agreements signed this week that will see China pouring close to $5.3 billion into Peru’s mining and energy sector.
November 24, 2016 Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.
November 22, 2016 Congo gets firmer grip on Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula copper project Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines and joint-venture partner Zijin Mining have transferred a further 15% interest in their Kamoa-Kakula copper project to the DRC’s government.
November 22, 2016 Eldorado Gold officially out of China Company has finished selling its stakes in the White Mountain and Tanjianshan mines, as well as in the Eastern Dragon development project to an affiliate of China’s Yintai Resources.
November 17, 2016 China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.
Portugal’s Lifthium wins $210 million grant for lithium refinery Bondalti, Portugal's largest chemicals producer, already operates sites there and Lifthium aims to start operations by 2030. January 20, 2026 | 08:36 am
