China’s reopening to roil energy prices if Beijing overdeliversChina’s reopening after three years of Covid Zero is the main source of optimism for commodities markets.Bloomberg News | March 23, 2023 | 7:57 am
Iron ore price extends losses on China demand concernsDalian iron ore futures hit a five-week low.MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 22, 2023 | 8:59 am
Australian coal finally lands in oversupplied Chinese marketSome 207,000 tons arrived in China in February, according to…Bloomberg News | March 22, 2023 | 7:42 am
New LME stocks squeeze is creeping up on Doctor Copper LME copper stocks give every appearance of experiencing a second grab-it-while-you-can impulse wave, writes Andy Home. Reuters | February 8, 2022 | 6:46 am
Global cobalt production hits record high in 2021, boosted by EV demand Global production hit 170,000 tonnes last year, up 20% over 2020, according to preliminary data released by the USGS. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2022 | 10:00 am
China plans to increase iron ore output, boost use of steel scrap China's steel scrap supply to reach more than 300 million tonnes by 2025. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:29 am
Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:15 am
MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine amid fresh blockade MMG said production is expected to cease by February 20 if the roadblock is not removed. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 3:24 am
China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 11:07 am
Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca. Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 10:26 am
China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 10:15 am
China’s metals imports boomed in 2021, so did its exports Such divergence is highly unusual but reflects the equally unusual combination of pandemic recovery and supply-side constraints, writes Andy Home. Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 8:24 am