With copper options, China steps up challenge to London, New York rivals
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) will launch copper options trading on Friday, aiming to take a slice of a $270 billion global market.
China’s subway splurge could help its steel sector get back on track
Subway expansion plans require 80 million tonnes of steel, a…
Nickel’s “electric premium” crushed by trade tensions
Nickel has finally succumbed to the base metals price rout.
Top miner sees US – China trade spat limiting global growth
Rising U.S - China trade tensions threaten to curb consumer…
Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners, may slash headcount: Globe
The Canadian miner may slash 400 jobs and involve Chinese…