China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperationPakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.Reuters | June 9, 2024 | 9:14 am
Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – studyResearchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel…Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am
Iron ore extends gain on easing China demand concern, Fed rate cut betsChina's iron ore imports in the first five months reached…Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:41 am
BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm
China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China. Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am
China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal and gas outburst at the mine. Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 10:15 am
China’s 2023 iron ore imports hit a record high on rising demand The world's largest iron ore consumer brought in a total of about 1.18 billion metric tons in the past year. Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:23 am
China’s rare earth exports hit 5-year high on demand from EV, high-tech sectors The world's largest producer of rare earths shipped 52,307 metric tons of the minerals abroad last year. Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:16 am
China copper smelter margins squeezed by tight supply of raw material The scramble to secure supply has meant Chinese smelters have had to accept a cut in treatment charges. Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:04 am
Zijin Mining invests $97 million in Solaris Resources for a 15% stake Solaris intends to use the funds to advance its flagship Warintza copper project in southeast Ecuador. Staff Writer | January 11, 2024 | 10:14 am
Iron ore price rebounds on renewed hopes of China stimulus The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed nearly 1%. Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 10:10 am
Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers. Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 7:14 am