November 26, 2015 Stockpiling, probes, coordinated cuts – Beijing to the rescue? Base metals rally across the board on hopes of Chinese government intervention in physical and futures markets and long overdue domestic output cuts.
November 25, 2015 These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020 New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.
November 25, 2015 Vale to slash iron ore output target, but opening world’s largest mine in 2016 The miner is likely to cut its iron ore output target for the year from 376 million tonnes to 355 mt, says independent investment bank BTG Pactual.
November 24, 2015 Copper price: Lower for longer Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.
November 24, 2015 Iron ore price hits record low Chorus predicting iron ore in the $30s before the end of the year grow louder as Chinese buying dries up.
November 24, 2015 Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.
November 23, 2015 Frantic search in Myanmar as deadly landslide at jade mine leaves dozens still missing Death toll has climbed to over 100, and there are at least another 100 still missing.
November 20, 2015 Goldman: Iron ore price to decline next two years "Prices must overshoot relative to marginal production costs in order to trigger mine closures on a sufficient scale."
November 20, 2015 Global coal imports heading for second year of ‘dramatic’ drops The EIA says China and India are to blame, as imports from both nations — which from 2008 to 2013 accounted for 98% of the increase in world coal trade…
November 20, 2015 China admits to have killed 28 suspects on coal mine knife attack The deaths of the alleged "terrorists" took place over a 56-day operation by security forces, the Chinese government said.
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90 Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. January 14, 2026 | 09:41 am
