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China’s Zijin to buy Nevsun for $1.41bn after Lundin takeover rejected

The Chinese gold and base metals producer will give Nevsun Cdn$6 per share in cash, trumping Lundin’s C$4.75 a share bid launched in July.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2018 | 2:58 am

China’s iron ore futures push hits speed bump as prices stagnate

Contracts held by investors in China's iron ore futures have fallen to the lowest in more than three years.

Reuters | September 3, 2018 | 7:46 am

China’s Ganfeng Lithium files for Hong Kong listing

Ganfeng Lithium Co Ltd has filed for a Hong Kong stock market flotation, betting on a rise in demand for lithium as electric cars become more mainstream.

Reuters | August 31, 2018 | 9:46 am

Beijing summons aluminium foil makers for talks on Mexico anti-dumping probe

The move threatens to jolt China's exports of aluminium, which have been booming in recent months. Mexico "is a big market" for Chinese aluminium foil.

Reuters | August 31, 2018 | 9:19 am

China’s Zijin wins race for Serbia’s largest copper mine

RTB Bor copper mining and smelting complex was crucial for the country before the collapse of communist Yugoslavia. However, it later became a burden on the country’s struggling economy because of malpractices and international sanctions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2018 | 4:05 am

Seven new powerhouses to drive mineral demand: EMR exec

"It is not just China."

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 29, 2018 | 6:11 pm

Chinese, Russian-owned companies place binding bids for Serbian copper mine

In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in return.

Reuters | August 28, 2018 | 11:51 am