September 19, 2017

Iron ore price drops through $70

Now Australia's central bank wades into debate about the direction of the iron ore price.

September 15, 2017

Iron ore price drops as Chinese steel begins to pile up

Chinese steelmakers are producing at record rates before mandated cuts in winter which could result in a steep drop-off in iron ore demand later this year.

September 13, 2017

Ingr expands in China with extension of Soo Kee Group Grading partnership

The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has announced it is expanding its existing grading partnership with Soo Kee Group into China, following the launch of Soo Kee’s bridal…

September 11, 2017

Joint Venture Article: Silvercorp poised to leverage success in China into future growth

The company has leveraged a strategic land position in China’s Ying high-grade silver-lead-zinc district, alongside an innovative approach to underground, narrow-vein mining, to emerge as one of the highest-margin miners…

September 8, 2017

Copper price rally comes to crashing halt after Chinese data disappoint

Copper price drops more than 3% after Chinese imports stay flat for fourth month in a row and concentrate cargoes decline.

September 6, 2017

Argentina to ramp up exploration

Mining Development sub-secretary expects exploration activities to rise by 2 per cent in 2017

September 6, 2017

China to loan Guinea $20B to secure aluminium ore

China agreed on Wednesday to loan Guinea $20 billion over almost 20 years in exchange for concessions on bauxite, an ore of aluminium which the West African country has in…

September 6, 2017

Mill lining optimization increases wear life by 36% at TISCO

Special ore properties made finding lasting mill lining for TISCO Yuanjiacun Iron Mines. Metso’s solution puts an end to years of application testing.

September 5, 2017

Philippines’ President says open-pit mining ban should stay

Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.

September 5, 2017

China’s Yunnan province starts safety checks on metals plants

Those that do not pass the tests will have to make necessary improvements by the end of December or face closure.