ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia

Fitch Solutions Macro Research states that bauxite production growth will remain high over the coming years, as new projects come online in Australia, Indonesia expands exports, India’s production ramps up, and existing projects in Guinea drive growth.

Zamin Ferrous alleges that the passing of a new mining law turned out to be a major change in the game rules in the South American country.

Protectionism could limit future growth.

Demand for spherical graphite continues to grow rapidly for use in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries.

The market research firm states that despite coal being an increasingly targeted commodity on environmental protection grounds, the demand remains strong.

For the International Energy Agency, having the Democratic Republic of Congo as the supplier of almost 60 per cent of the global production of cobalt is a risky business.

Russia's Rusal is the world's largest aluminium producer outside China.

Production at Grasberg in Indonesia will fall by more than half next year as its giant pits transition to underground operations.

China alumina, aluminium output set for repeat curbs this winter.