Copper price extends slide on soft Chinese demand and stronger dollarThe metal has shed 14% since rocketing to a record above $11,000 a ton in May.Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 6:48 am
Iron ore price extends gains on sustained China demand, property stimulusBeijing on Wednesday lowered the minimum down payment ratio for…Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 6:42 am
Column: Copper stocks surge offers little relief for CME shortsRising global exchange stocks of copper have damped bullish spirits.Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 2:13 pm
New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 6:06 am
China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 9:47 am
Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am
Iron ore price slides to 4-month low on higher China inventories, slow construction Global iron ore shipments hovered at almost the highest level in three years. Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 6:53 am
China’s Yintai Gold to buy Osino Resources for $272 million The deal also will help Osino fast-track development of the wholly owned Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia. Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 4:25 pm
Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months. Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China. Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 12:03 pm
What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery. Paul Zimnisky | February 25, 2024 | 6:45 am
Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside. Reuters | February 23, 2024 | 9:15 am