Investors had been optimistic more aid was on its way to revive construction projects but none was forthcoming during a key Politburo meeting. 

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.

Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.

China’s imports of key commodities face some mighty headwinds in the second half.

China Energy Investment boosted coal production by 6.2% to 300 million tonnes.

The world’s biggest miner of the precious metal is rerouting shipments as many of its usual customers shun its goods following the invasion of Ukraine. 

Goldman cut its three and six-month price targets to $70 and $85 a tonne, respectively, from $90 and $110 a tonne.

First-half production at Kumba's two mines declined 13% to 17.8 million tonnes, largely due to heavy rains.