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World’s biggest floating solar power plant starts operating atop former coal mine

China Three Gorges says this would be not only the largest but also the "most intelligent solar power project with the most advanced technology in the world."

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 12, 2017 | 7:13 am

Chinese steel rebounds as output curbs deepen, iron ore dips

Chinese steel futures bounced back Monday after three-day drop as output cuts in world's top producer deepened with China's anti-pollution campaign.

Reuters | December 11, 2017 | 8:21 am

Iron ore, copper prices recover after record Chinese imports

November copper concentrate shipments to China hits all-time monthly high – annual iron ore imports set to easily surpass 2016's record 1 billion tonnes.

Frik Els | December 8, 2017 | 11:50 am

China’s Tongling Nonferrous cuts copper output by 20-30 pct

One of China's top copper smelters has reduced production by 20-30 percent to comply with winter output restrictions, a company official said on Thursday.

Reuters | December 7, 2017 | 11:33 am

Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine

After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40% stake in the coveted operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2017 | 3:48 am

Who will fund Adani’s Carmichael coal mine? Not China

The shovels are in the ground at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland but the bankers have yet to open their wallets.

Andrew Topf | December 3, 2017 | 3:25 pm

Move over, Tesla! China holds the keys to electric vehicles

As the world’s largest auto market, China was responsible for about half of the sales as the crackdown on polluting industries has propelled renewable alternatives from power generation to consumer products.

U.S. Global Investors | November 30, 2017 | 3:09 pm

Copper miners, smelters at stalemate over processing charges

China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms for next year's treatment and refining charges, likely prolonging negotiations into 2018.

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 12:03 pm

Gold production will grow in coming years: BMI

The business intelligence firm says output will pick up, supported by higher gold prices and solid projects in key countries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 6:00 pm

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