Cobalt gets cheaper as China’s buyers suffer from battery slumpThe benchmark price for cobalt in Europe has slid more than 13% since a peak in May.Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 8:18 am
China shows it’s serious about enforcing coal price controlsChina’s top planning agency has demonstrated its intent to keep…Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 8:10 am
Iron ore price sinks amid growing pessimism over demand outlook in ChinaA raft of supportive policy measures from Beijing over the…MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 20, 2022 | 7:43 am
Platinum deficit to reach 1.2 million ounces in 2020 – report Both sides of the market showed strong recovery during the third quarter. Jackson Chen | November 19, 2020 | 9:00 am
EV Metal Index rockets to record high on cobalt, nickel price, use Booming global electric car sales and growth in battery capacity lift MINING.COM EV Metal Index to monthly record and wipe out 2020 pandemic losses. Frik Els | November 18, 2020 | 3:29 pm
Hidden zinc stocks in Spain fuel shortages, price rally Stocks not held in exchange warehouses have climbed in several countries, but the stand out is Spain where a major smelting operation is located. Reuters | November 18, 2020 | 10:56 am
BHP urges Australia to maintain trade with China amid tensions BHP CEO Mike Henry executive said that tension in international relations is antithetical to the prosperity of Australia, and the world. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:23 am
Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:02 am
State purchases drive up cobalt metal prices in China Traders say China has already stockpiled between 5,000 and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt metal. Reuters | November 18, 2020 | 9:37 am
China’s new copper futures add another card to global yuan deck China will roll out a new copper futures contract this week that will be open to foreign traders, in a push to boost yuan adoption. Reuters | November 17, 2020 | 10:56 am
China launches yearlong campaign of coal mining safety checks The world's largest coal miner and coal consumer reported more than 100 coal mining accidents in 2020. Reuters | November 17, 2020 | 8:26 am
Copper price surges on Peru worries, China futures launch Copper price at fresh multi year high on worries over Peru concentrate supply, optimism about new Chinese futures contract open to international investors. Frik Els | November 16, 2020 | 1:51 pm