Copper bull run may only be getting started

Goldman Sachs analysts said the current price strength “is not an irrational aberration” but rather “the first leg of a structural bull market in copper.”

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | December 4, 2020 | 10:25 am

Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped

The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.

Reuters | December 4, 2020 | 9:07 am

China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban

It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2020 | 8:57 am

Chinese rare earth metals surge in price

November saw the prices of all major Chinese-sourced rare earths spike, but especially those used in magnets.

Northern Miner Staff | December 3, 2020 | 10:30 am

China Inc. extends cobalt grip with bigger Glencore deal

The world’s biggest supplier of cobalt has extended its supply agreement with battery maker GEM Co., allowing the Chinese company to secure supply of the crucial metal until the end of the decade.

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2020 | 9:22 am

BHP says copper output needs to double in 30 years

Metal is well placed to benefit from the decarbonisation targets of some the world's biggest economies including top carbon emitter and top metals consumer China.

Reuters | December 3, 2020 | 8:28 am

China coking coal surges as covid throttles Mongolia border

Coking coal prices in China have soared to a four-year high after a new covid-19 outbreak slowed border crossings from Mongolia.

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2020 | 8:10 am

Lead hits 1-year high on mine disruption but oversupply looms

Metal was the top performer among LME metals last month.

Reuters | December 2, 2020 | 7:48 am

Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs

Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.

MINING.com Editor | December 1, 2020 | 12:15 pm

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