China tightened rules on building new alumina plants, in a bid to tackle overcapacity that has caused a plunge in prices in the world’s top metals market.

Calcium metal market weakens and prices fall.

Iron-ore swung between gains and losses on market uncertainty around steel output cuts and as industry stalwart Andrew Forrest expressed hope that China is serious about supporting its economy.

Iron-ore swung between gains and losses on market uncertainty around steel output cuts and as industry stalwart Andrew Forrest expressed hope that China is serious about supporting its economy.

ASX-listed Magnetite Mines has lodged a detailed mining lease proposal (MLP) with the South Australian government for its flagship Razorback iron-ore project.

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 144.7 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2025

Arrow Minerals has announced a significant maiden mineral resource estimate for its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea

Figures showed that the country had exported more than 58.5 million metric tons (mt) of mining and metals products in the 11 months to February 18, Press TV reported.