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The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself

For the first time in a generation, the spectre of disruption looms over mining’s most reliable profit generator.

Bloomberg News | October 28, 2023 | 8:49 pm

Copper price rises on China optimism

Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a second month in…

Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 9:27 am

China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild

China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in…

Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:39 am

Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant

The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian…

Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 7:41 am

LME says China’s Guangxi CNGR applies for new nickel listing

The exchange has so far approved one new Chinese brand…

Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:35 am

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

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