Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning

World's largest iron ore export terminal is cleared of large vessels, exacerbating an already tight market.

MINING.com Editor | December 10, 2020 | 10:28 am

Bigger things predicted for tiny tin market

Lockdowns around the world have prompted households to stock up on long-lasting food and buy more home electronics, providing a boost for the metal.

Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 8:25 am

‘Green stimulus packages’ key driver for base metal demand, says analyst

“The path to economic recovery will be long and slow,” says Intl FCStone metals analyst Natalie Scott-Gray.

Northern Miner Staff | December 9, 2020 | 9:57 am

Fortescue expects robust demand for steel next year

Miner has kept this year's total production forecast at 175 million to 180 million tonnes.

Reuters | December 9, 2020 | 8:29 am

Zinc hits 19-month high amid supply worries, demand recovery

Zinc rallied to the highest since April 2019, lifted by concerns over falling Chinese production and as hopes for a US stimulus deal buoyed market sentiment.

Bloomberg News | December 9, 2020 | 8:00 am

Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021 – report

Fitch sees mining and metals capital expenditure improving in 2021, compared with 2020.

MINING.com Editor | December 8, 2020 | 12:55 pm

Diamond industry forecast for 2021 and beyond

Global diamond production this year fell by more than 20% to about 113 million carats.

Northern Miner Staff | December 8, 2020 | 10:30 am

China’s imports of major commodities show early signs of moderating

Demand growth is moderating and imports may tend to stay around current levels, rather than show some of the dramatic increases from earlier in 2020.

Reuters | December 8, 2020 | 10:02 am

US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions

North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.

Bloomberg News | December 8, 2020 | 9:29 am

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