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Aluminium pricing tensions mount as alumina surges again

What has historically been a highly efficient part of the aluminium production chain is experiencing an unprecedented degree of turmoil this year.

Reuters | September 11, 2018 | 11:16 am

Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise nearly 10 pct in Aug

Iron ore shipments to China from the world's biggest iron ore port totalled 35.5 million tonnes in August, up from July's 32.4 million tonnes.

Reuters | September 10, 2018 | 9:16 am

Chinese aluminum gushes onto world markets on Rusal supply fears

Aluminum prices jumped in April after the U.S. announced sanctions on Rusal, the top supplier outside of China.

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2018 | 11:42 am

China coal imports hold near 4-year high as demand resilient

Foreign purchases fell just 1.1 percent in August to the equivalent of 925,161 metric tons a day, compared with 935,806 the previous month.

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2018 | 11:31 am

Chilean regulator says agreement reached with Tianqi on SQM stake sale

The court is scheduled to hear the details of the settlement agreement on Sept. 13, and is slated to make a decision on the case by Oct. 4, the FNE said in a statement.

Reuters | September 7, 2018 | 2:51 pm

Asia Gold-Price dip lends lustre, India buying robust ahead of festivals

In India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal after China, gold futures rose to 30,700 rupees per 10 grams on Thursday, a peak since July 9.

Reuters | September 7, 2018 | 12:57 pm

China’s Western Mining to launch Qinghai copper smelter next month -chairman

Qinghai, which involved investment of 2.4-2.5 billion yuan, is undergoing test production and output will ramp up gradually after commercial launch.

Reuters | September 6, 2018 | 9:41 am

Dalian coking coal extends gains as smog crackdown tightens supplies

Chinese coking coal futures rose their most in a month on Thursday, buoyed by firm physical prices.

Reuters | September 6, 2018 | 8:57 am

Alrosa brings coloured diamonds to Hong Kong in effort to conquer China

As part of its plans to expand into that market, Alrosa will hold its first “True Colour” auction of coloured polished diamonds, during the Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair taking place this month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2018 | 9:08 am

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