Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out

Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and mining markets reached new levels of turbulence, as the pandemic played out in China and the Ukraine war upended global energy.

Frik Els | January 9, 2023 | 11:16 am

Nickel market faces new shock as ‘Big Shot’ boosts metal output

The billionaire at the center of last year’s nickel short squeeze is planning a major shift in his production mix.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2023 | 10:10 am

Copper price at over 6-month peak as China reopens border

Mainland China opened sea and land crossings with Hong Kong and ended a requirement for incoming travelers to quarantine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 7:48 am

Chinese lithium miner sees prices down 25% in balm for EV makers

Prices have already softened after a spectacular two-year rally.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2023 | 7:08 am

Central bank gold buying continues in November as China joins the foray — report

Central banks bought a further 50 tonnes on a net basis during November 2022, representing a 47% increase from October's (revised) 34 tonnes, the latest World Gold Council data shows.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:00 am