Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/y

The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.

Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.

With monetary loosening now definitively on the agenda, gold traders will be watching for the return of big-money investors.

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.

China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security.

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.

The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral.

Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.