China Top Stories

Copper price advances as metals get help from Fed comments and China

Risk assets are getting a boost from some less hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, and from moves by China to bolster its sinking stock market.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 2:37 pm

Ex-Glencore CEO contender sets out to build a Chinese trading giant

After just missing out on succeeding Ivan Glasenberg at Glencore,…

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:00 am

China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations

Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have…

Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 1:58 pm

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't…

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 11:35 am

Copper prices pressured by weak demand, sentiment, rising inventories — report

Fitch Solutions is revising down its 2023 average annual copper…

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 4:23 pm

Column: War in Ukraine shows commodity markets are robust, adaptable

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, it's clear that markets are remarkably resilient and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 9:05 am

Coking coal futures rise as China mine collapse fans supply fears

Dalian coking coal futures scaled an eight-month peak on Thursday.

Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 7:52 am

Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand

US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:40 am

Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Column: Another Yunnan power blow to China’s aluminum output

The province's hydroelectric grid has struggled with prolonged drought and low reservoir levels.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:51 am

Goldman’s Currie says China recovery ‘A-OK’, commodities to jump

Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of 31% based on the S&P GSCI.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:44 am

Xi prods rescuers as China mine accident leaves dozens missing

Collapsed in coal mine in northern China caused two deaths and left more than 50 people missing.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:13 am

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 5:53 am

Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

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