[ferro-alloys.com] Global coal production is down record amounts thanks largely to China, BP's chief economist said Thursday, and coal's probably not coming back.

[ferro-alloys.com] China’s iron ore futures bounced back from a seven-month low on Wednesday, tracking a recovery in steel prices, although concerns over surplus supply kept gains in check.

[ferro-alloys.com] Mining commodity prices are expected to decline over the next 12 months, largely as a result of slowing demand from China. But supply dynamics in markets such as iron ore and oil will also play a role in moving prices.

[ferro-alloys.com] Aggregate profits of $20 billion versus a loss of $28 billion in 2015 Is the bad and the ugly over and the good returning to the mining industry? PwC seems to think so, according to a new report from the consulting firm.

[ferro-alloys.com] The world’s top steelmaker may have a shortage of steel. China has a lack of rebar, according to iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Ltd., which says a shortfall of the key product helps to explain a divergence between the price of the co...

Domestic steel mills may benefit from lower iron ore and coking coal costs in the current year but sustained weakness in demand still remains a concern, ICRA said.

Ferro-Alloys.com:News coming from West Australian where the Treasurer Ben Wyatt says

China Ferro-alloys Intl Conference will be held on May 24-26,2017 and expected 400people gathering there and most of big producers of ferroalloys, and steel mills registered to attend.