London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong KongThe LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China.Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 7:40 am
In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goalsThe European continent has rich rare earth deposits, but there…Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:33 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
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 largestĀ iron oreĀ 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
Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8. Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:32 am
New material efficiently extracts uranium from seawater Using electrochemical extraction, a new material attracts hard-to-get uranium ions from seawater more efficiently than existing methods. Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 6:06 am