CSN will increase consolidated capex next year by 46%, to $727.80 million.

The ore that contains sufficient valuable mineral to be treated by milling process is what ends up going into the processing plant compared to run of mine ore production.

The world's biggest consumer of iron ore brought in 104.96 million tonnes last month, up from October's 91.61 million.

The newly-developed alloy can inactivate 99.75% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus within three hours and 99.99% within six hours.

Elements in the Earth’s crust provide all the basic building blocks for mankind.

The energy crunch appears to be largely resolved, and demand for copper has responded in turn, writes Clyde Russell.

"Impact from changes to the supply side on steel products prices is weakening," SinoSteel Futures wrote in a note.