China’s June US copper concentrate imports hit highest since Sept 2018

Very recently, we've been subtly shifting from producers and near-producers to advanced developers.

The move is considered by many a threath to Hong Kong’s transit role.

While Walter Energy shuts down two coal mines, leaving hundreds unemployed, HD Mining International plans to bring up to 480 Chinese workers to British Columbia.

At the moment about 90% of the world’s rare earths —used in a variety of industries including green technology, defence systems and consumer electronics— come from China.

The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.

Last year alone 1,049 people were killed or went missing in mining-related accidents in the nation, the world’s largest consumer of coal.

Some 1,000 tonnes of gold have been used in highly complex and lucrative deals designed to skirt Chinese capital controls. Deals that are now being unwound.

Beijing's strategy to consolidate the domestic iron ore industry under six to eight large miners has been met with skepticism.

The rare earth storm has passed, but a new critical metal conundrum could be ahead for the West.