January 20, 2021 Australia’s iron ore export hub starts clearing port ahead of cyclone The Pilbara Ports Authority has begun clearing large vessels from anchorages at Port Hedland, the world's biggest iron ore loading hub.
January 20, 2021 Chile’s copper output may suffer if pandemic drags on While Chile is well prepared to operate through a second wave of infections, eventually output could suffer.
January 20, 2021 China rescuers prepare escape route for trapped gold miners A total of 22 workers were trapped underground in the Hushan gold mine on the outskirts of Yantai, on China's eastern coast.
January 20, 2021 China’s imports of Australian copper ore plunged to zero China's imports of copper concentrate from Australia dried up completely in December amid tense bilateral relations.
January 20, 2021 China bought most iron ore from Australia, Brazil in 2020, but imports from India up nearly 90% Almost two-thirds of India's iron ore exports to China had less than 58% iron content.
January 19, 2021 BHP raises full-year iron ore output forecast Company upgraded its full-year iron ore production outlook on sustained China demand and restart of Samarco operations.
January 19, 2021 Trapped China gold miners get porridge, blankets, one miner in coma A total of 22 workers were left trapped in the Hushan mine, in Shandong province, after an explosion on Jan. 10.
January 19, 2021 End of an era? LME proposes closure of open-outcry trade The LME floor closed in March 2020 for the first time since World War II to allow the social-distancing needed to deal with covid-19.
January 19, 2021 Hedge fund to take Vedanta dispute to US regulators Kyma Capital is set to complain to US regulators in a dispute with Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal over nearly $1 billion in loans.
January 19, 2021 Rio Tinto CEO urges patience in repairing Indigenous ties as iron ore output grows Stausholm said he wants to take "a more inclusive approach" with all stakeholders to improve the company's decision-making and performance.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm