China’s CCTDA signs $1.46bn deal with Indonesian Coal Mining Association
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI-ICMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China...
Is China using rare earth metals as a geopolitical weapon?
Research by consultancy Horizon Advisory claims that China values its dominance of the rare earth...
Vale and Ningbo Zhoushan Port to invest $651m in iron-ore storage
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale and China's Ningbo Zhoushan Port have reportedly agreed on a...
Five miners trapped in flooded coal mine in China’s Shanxi province
A flooded coal mine at a mining hub in the Shanxi province of China has...
BHP collaborates with Chinese steel producer to address climate change
Multinational commodities giant BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with steel producer China...
XCMG delivers custom GR2605 mining graders to Rio Tinto’s mines
Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG has delivered a customised fleet of GR2605 graders to Rio...
Coal mine accident in southwest China leaves at least 16 dead
At least 16 workers in southwest China were killed and one is in a critical...
Origin Space to launch ‘first-ever’ mining robot into space
Chinese private space resources company Origin Space is reportedly gearing up to send the world’s...
Q&A: US rare earths and blunting China’s monopoly with Energy Fuels’ Mark Chalmers
Tensions between the US and China have been exacerbated this year by the Covid-19 pandemic....
All change: threats to China’s stake in Australian mining
China and Australia have enjoyed a rich history of mining deals, with iron ore and...