Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen tiesThe MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month.Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 10:05 am
Iron ore price rises as output in Chinese steel mills hits highest since October 2020Daily hot metal output among 247 steel mills surveyed by…Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:25 am
We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metalsChina took control of almost all rare earth element processing…Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 27, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Global copper market to see 155,000 tonne surplus in 2023, says ICSG World refined copper production is forecast to rise by about 2.8% in 2022 and 3.3% in 2023. Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 6:42 am
Copper price falls on recession fears, China covid-19 curbs A sharp increase in ShFE copper inventories also dented sentiment. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 10:14 am
Researchers better understand what it takes to improve EV batteries’ performance A scientific team tracked the real-time movement of lithium ions inside layered lithium nickel-rich oxides. Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 5:05 am
Zijin to buy Rosebel from Iamgold for $360 million The Chinese miner will acquire Iamgold's 95% interest in Rosebel Gold Mines, which owns the Rosebel operation and 70% of Saramacca in Suriname. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2022 | 3:43 am
Rio Tinto tempers annual iron ore shipments outlook as demand weakens Rio has been battling with a surge in production costs while iron ore prices continue to slide. Reuters | October 17, 2022 | 3:00 pm
Column: Xi’s commitment to energy transition is mixed for commodities Commodity markets were given little to cheer about in President Xi Jinping’s address to the Communist Party Congress. Reuters | October 17, 2022 | 10:32 am
Iron ore price slides as Chinese president stresses zero-covid stance The environment is still not optimistic and the industry faces a “severe market situation”, the China Iron & Steel Association warned. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 17, 2022 | 8:43 am
Copper price down as demand uncertainty offsets supply woes Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated the country's covid-19 stance during his speech at the Communist Party Congress on Sunday. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 17, 2022 | 8:27 am
Aluminum price drops on jump in LME stocks and Russian metal Metal industry sources say there is concern that Rusal will be unable to sell its metal and will deliver it into the LME system. Reuters | October 17, 2022 | 7:17 am