January 13, 2025

Malaysia clamps anti-dumping duties on iron, steel from four nations

The duties range from 2.52% to 36.80%.

January 12, 2025

China’s December copper imports hit 13-month high

For the whole of 2024, unwrought copper imports totalled 5.68 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.27%.

January 12, 2025

China 2024 iron ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports

The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.24 billion metric tons last year.

January 12, 2025

Copper smelting fees to remain low amid tight supply – Fastmarkets

Fastmarkets analyst sees a bumpy road ahead for the copper concentrates market in 2025, forecasting an annual average spot TC of $10.7 per tonne.

January 10, 2025

US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China

President-elect Trump has expressed interest in taking control of the island.

January 10, 2025

Iron ore price logs weekly loss on soft demand but China stimulus limits fall

Steel consumption has seasonally slowed, denting appetite for feedstocks including iron ore.

January 10, 2025

Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner

Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining.

January 9, 2025

JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says

Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes.

January 9, 2025

Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China

The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China.

January 9, 2025

Korea Zinc in talks with US buyers to supply antimony, chairman says

China's export ban to the US disrupted the market for the mineral used in semiconductors.