Copper price rallies amid rising optimism on Chinese economic outlookInvestors are becoming more optimistic about the world’s second-largest economy after the official March manufacturing purchasing figures.Bloomberg News | April 2, 2024 | 5:28 am
Iron ore price swings near $100 as traders mull fragile China recoveryDisappointment over demand has coincided with a period of relatively…Bloomberg News | April 1, 2024 | 7:23 am
CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecastsWhile plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 –…Frik Els | March 29, 2024 | 1:07 pm
Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm
China Nov aluminum output boosted by growing demand The world's biggest producer churned out 3.54 million metric tons of primary aluminum last month. Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 10:02 am
Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says. MINING.com Editor | December 14, 2023 | 12:36 pm
Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 7:37 am
China approves first graphite export permits after rule change China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 6:55 am
Rare earth mining growing in both China, Myanmar bordering regions Rare earth mining hasn’t decreased on China’s border with Myanmar despite government policy. Staff Writer | December 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials. Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm
Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore. Bloomberg News | December 13, 2023 | 10:51 am
Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:09 am