May 12, 2017 Iron ore to hit $44 a tonne by 2021 — analysts BMI Research expects prices to continue sliding for at least the next five years on rising supplies from Australia and Brazil and evidence of Chinese demand cooling earlier than expected.
May 10, 2017 Philippines to keep mining law intact, despite new minister appointment The new head of the environment office, Roy Cimatu, has however said he believed it was possible to balance mining and natural resources protection.
May 9, 2017 Glencore puts Tahmoor coal mine up for sale Market rumours point at South32 as the most likely buyer, since the miner decided last month to ditch its $200 million acquisition of Peabody Energy’s coal mine in New South…
May 8, 2017 Coking coal price slumps again Chinese steelmakers overestimated impact of Australian cyclone and the market is now awash in met coal.
May 8, 2017 Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains Chinese refined copper imports for April down 30%, concentrate shipments decline 17%.
May 5, 2017 Iron ore free fall wreaks havoc with main producers It’s been a bad week for iron ore, with all indices steeply lower on Friday for a second consecutive day.
May 4, 2017 INFOGRAPHIC: The numbers behind the world’s closest trade relationship Whether we’re discussing the ancient merchants that traversed the legendary Silk Road, or the transfer of goods across modern border lines, trade has always been about building close relationships.
May 4, 2017 Coloured diamonds becoming everyone’s favourite, auctions show Diamonds – and especially the fancy colored stones – continue to hold investors in thrall, and auction houses are ensuring the fascination endures with sales featuring some stunning selections.
May 4, 2017 Iron ore craters again — down 5% in only 24 hours In Asia, trading was halted after prices sank 7.3%, which is the maximum a day allowed by Chinese regulators.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
