Metal prices to fall in 2023 — World Bank“In the longer term, the energy transition could significantly lift the demand for some metals, notably lithium, copper, and nickel,” the bank said.MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2023 | 10:54 am
Iron ore price set for worst month since October on demand concernsThe metal has lost almost 17% in April and briefly…Bloomberg News | April 28, 2023 | 8:02 am
Robots help ‘smart mines’ drive China’s coal build-outChina invested $79 billion in coal production last year, according…Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 6:06 pm
Base metals shine in 2021 on robust China demand, supply concerns Both London and Shanghai copper benchmarks have gained more than 20% this year so far. Reuters | December 31, 2021 | 12:45 am
Iron ore futures end 2021 with 12% drop amid China climate efforts China's benchmark iron ore futures headed to their first annual decline in three. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 9:25 pm
Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say “The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.” Northern Miner Staff | December 30, 2021 | 12:52 pm
Aluminum price climbs with output facing pressure in Europe, China The latest output cuts come soon after curbs at Europe’s top smelter, highlighting supply risk into next year and beyond. Bloomberg News | December 30, 2021 | 10:00 am
Metals mixed on China’s economic outlook, global virus surge China’s economy expanded at a moderate pace in the final month of the year, supported by better business sentiment, easing factory inflation pressures and faster car sales. Bloomberg News | December 29, 2021 | 2:44 pm
China vows to cut carbon emissions from aluminum smelters by 5% by 2025 A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries. Bloomberg News | December 29, 2021 | 1:43 pm
CNGR to buy nickel, cobalt from Xiamen Xiangyu Chinese battery materials producer said it would buy over a five-year period as part of a broad strategic cooperation agreement. Reuters | December 28, 2021 | 10:21 am
Top iron ore stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022 Iron ore had one of its wildest years in 2021. Bruno Venditti | December 28, 2021 | 6:00 am
Zijin starts production at giant Tibet copper mine Qulong copper mine in Tibet adds a new source of supply to the market for next year. Reuters | December 27, 2021 | 11:35 am