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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

Need junk? Scrap-metal dealers hunting users after China ban

In early May, China implemented a 30-day ban on all scrap-copper imports, part of wider limits on all sorts of imported waste.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2018 | 10:21 am

US allies hit back at Washington’s steel, aluminum tariffs

The US on Thursday said it will impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU, reigniting fears of a global trade war.

Reuters | May 31, 2018 | 9:30 am

Electric vehicles on the road to triple by 2020 — IEA

The number of electric cars, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric passenger light-duty vehicles, increased by 57% in 2017 from the previous year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2018 | 5:50 am

Ivorian miner seeks $375m bauxite venture with Sumitomo

Neighboring Guinea is now China’s largest supplier of bauxite after overtaking Australia in 2017.

Bloomberg News | May 29, 2018 | 12:52 pm

China is said to mull more US coal imports to cut deficit

Chinese officials are currently looking at boosting purchases from West Virginia in particular.

Bloomberg News | May 29, 2018 | 9:59 am

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