Column: China’s commodity import trend driven by prices, not economy
China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.
Ausmelt Ltd has announced that it will suspend operations at its smelter in Whyalla, South Australia.
Managing Director Mr Paul Abbott said today the Whyalla operation had been made uneconomic by recent significant declines in zinc prices and a substantial increase in the price of coal which was the major fuel input into the process….MEIOnline
