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
China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 9:47 am
BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half profit. Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 3:26 pm
Metals catch a chill as Beijing shies away from major stimulus Commodities from copper to iron ore fell after China set a cautious economic growth target of about 5% for the year. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 1:02 pm
Iron ore slides after China seeks advice on rising prices "Some market participants with long positions liquidated their positions today to lock profits," analyst says. Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 9:49 am
Canada’s crackdown on Chinese funding is hurting miners, Friedland says China has built up stakes in more than two dozen Canadian mining companies, including some of the industry’s biggest names. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2023 | 4:41 pm
China Nonferrous Metals Group in talks to invest in Kazakh copper smelter Kazakhstan's largest copper producer and miner KAZ Minerals will also participate in the project. Reuters | March 5, 2023 | 10:47 am
China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost production China should also promote research and development for the clean and efficient use of coal, Premier Li Keqiang said. Reuters | March 4, 2023 | 5:52 pm
New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals. Staff Writer | March 3, 2023 | 10:47 am
Iron ore price rises on demand optimism Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2023 | 8:35 am