Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical mineralsThe US Department of Defense plans to develop a program to estimate prices and predict supplies of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals.Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am
LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansionChinese rules and regulations alongside resistance from competitor Shanghai Futures…Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:31 am
China Baowu raises $1.4bn via bond, mostly for Simandou iron ore projectThe entire Simandou project will be completed and put into…Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:15 am
Robots help ‘smart mines’ drive China’s coal build-out China invested $79 billion in coal production last year, according to the IEA, while the rest of the world combined spent $37 billion. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 6:06 pm
China’s property pain deflates ‘overhyped’ iron ore market Iron ore price dipped below $100 a tonne this week for the first time since early December. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 8:15 am
Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 9:57 am
Iron ore price mixed as steel group urges producers to cut output The China Iron and Steel Association has urged producers to cut output to help ensure a stable cash flow. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 26, 2023 | 9:21 am
Congo state miner and China’s CMOC reach agreement on royalties The agreement paves the way for the resumption of minerals exports from Tenke Fungurume. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 7:12 am
Teck scrambles to secure split vote, with outcome uncertain, CIC missing in action and back-office issues causing frustration: source Glencore declined to comment on whether it has met yet with CIC. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail Mining Reporter | April 24, 2023 | 12:44 pm
Iron ore price extends decline as China demand slumps Price hit the lowest since November as weak steel demand prompted a production slowdown. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 8:35 am
Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast The province accounts for around 12% of China's aluminum capacity and is experiencing its worst drought in decades. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 8:10 am
Iron ore price at 4-month low on subdued demand, rising inventories Benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China fell 5.73%, to $110.41 per tonne. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 7:51 am