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Iron ore price hits one year low on China demand collapse

In Jiangsu, China's second-largest steel-producing province, a campaign to monitor energy consumption among industrial enterprises including steelmakers raised fears of further disruption in blast furnace operations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 10, 2021 | 8:34 am

Ganfeng Lithium outbid in battle for M&A target Millennial

The new offer values Millennial almost 7% higher at C$377…

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 11:20 am

Iron ore price sinks to 11-month low on covid recovery concerns

Iron ore price has dropped 40% from more than $220…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 9, 2021 | 10:58 am

Home: Shanghai squeeze revitalises flagging nickel market

Shanghai's stainless steel contract, closely watched by Chinese nickel players,…

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 8:47 am

Chinese smelters raise August copper output month-on-month

China's major copper smelters lifted August refined cathode output by…

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 8:15 am

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GO GOLD! Inflationary tariffs could supercharge the yellow metal

"What I can say with full confidence, though, is that prices will rise—for producers and consumers alike—which is good for gold but a headwind for continued economic growth."

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | June 4, 2018 | 3:22 pm

US-China need new trade framework, says former negotiator

The world’s two biggest economies need to agree on a new framework that will allow both of their economic systems to co-exist.

Bloomberg News | June 4, 2018 | 12:22 pm

Metals merry-go-round: hiring picks up as prices recover

More hires are expected as brokers eye opportunities from China’s mainland exchanges opening to investors abroad.

Reuters | June 4, 2018 | 11:40 am

China’s Chinalco starts $1.3bn expansion of Peru copper mine

The investment will increase the mine's copper output by 45 percent by 2020, with the value of production exceeding $2 billion annually.

Reuters | June 4, 2018 | 9:30 am

Judge orders Chinese company to stop mining activities in Ecuadorian town

A judge from the Ecuadorian province of Cuenca ruled that Ecuagoldmining South America S.A violated article 57 of the country’s Constitution.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 3, 2018 | 10:44 am

World’s No. 4 iron ore miner wants to diversify its portfolio

The CEO of Fortescue Metals Group said that the company is working towards finding other commodities to mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 3, 2018 | 8:34 am

Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs

China says implementing tariffs will void agreements.

Reuters | June 3, 2018 | 5:47 am

Nickel price is soaring

Up 75% in a year battery producers stock up on high grade exchange-held metal in anticipation of electric vehicle boom.

Frik Els | June 1, 2018 | 10:57 am

US aluminium tariffs; collateral damage and a missed target: Andy Home

Aluminium in particular shows why tariffs are such a poor trade weapon.

Reuters | June 1, 2018 | 10:17 am

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