JCHX closes in on Zambian copper mine deal as China tightens Africa gripThe deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe copper mine is nearing completion.Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 9:33 am
China’s copper exports hit a record as deflation bites at homeExports of unwrought copper and products in May doubled from…Bloomberg News | June 19, 2024 | 9:20 am
Tianqi says Chile regulator decision has no major impact to 2024 financial resultChile's financial regulator said the Codelco-SQM joint venture does not…Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 7:33 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Iron ore price rises on upbeat Chinese industrial data, demand hopes Market participants reacted to robust industrial data amid expectations of economic stimulus and robust Chinese demand. Reuters | December 27, 2023 | 8:15 am
Will 2024 be the year for precious metals? Gold and silver have both held up quite well despite the Fed’s tightening cycle. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | December 26, 2023 | 11:36 am
China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people. Bloomberg News | December 26, 2023 | 11:07 am
Dalian iron ore soars on stimulus anticipation, strong demand outlook Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, driven by hopes of economic stimulus measures aimed at bolstering the Chinese economy. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:29 am
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Copper price at four-month high on strong Chinese imports China's copper cathode imports grew by 13.5% in November compared to October, reaching 378,791 tons. Staff Writer | December 20, 2023 | 8:42 am
Coal financing is still booming—led by China The amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly high levels. Bloomberg News | December 20, 2023 | 8:18 am
Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2023 | 5:47 am