Iron ore price retreats as China’s zero-covid policy clouds demand

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

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:17 am

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

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

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:48 am

Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets

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.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 8:21 am

China’s hunger for commodities is wavering after years of growth

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

Bloomberg News | July 27, 2022 | 8:22 am

China’s top coal miner boosts first-half investment, production

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

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 10:42 am

China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high

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.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 8:41 am