Nippon Steel’s thwarted bid sets up tougher rivalry with Chinese millsCreating an entity to compete more effectively with China was touted as a key rationale behind the Japanese firm’s proposal to purchase US Steel.Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 10:50 am
Northern Graphite to restart mill, hike pricesThe resumption is a week later than stated in October.Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | January 7, 2025 | 10:27 am
Are lab-grown diamonds too bling for their own good?LGD prices are falling because their manufacturing costs also keep…Northern Miner Staff | January 7, 2025 | 8:02 am
China’s niche metals export ban lifts prospects for Canadian firms Canadian companies dabbling in these minerals include Teck Resources, Neo Performance Materials and Northern Graphite. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 9:06 am
Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 6:22 am
A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 4:47 am
Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2024 | 4:05 am
Nippon Steel, Sojitz to take 49% stake in Champion Iron’s project in Canada The Kami project will also receive up to A$490 million in contributions from Nippon and Sojitz. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 3:00 pm
PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 12:14 pm
Gold price extends loss as Fed cuts rates, signals less easing New forecasts showed several officials penciled in fewer rate cuts for next year than estimated. Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 11:54 am
Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 10:48 am
Aluminum price falls to one-month low in wider commodity slump The longer run trends are more bullish for aluminum, according to Commerzbank. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:57 am