Monthly Archives: May 2014

Guinea signs framework deal with Rio, Chinalco for $20 bln project

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Guinea signs framework deal with Rio, Chinalco for $20 bln project

With London ‘fix’ under fire, China seeks bigger sway in gold trade

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on With London ‘fix’ under fire, China seeks bigger sway in gold trade

LS-Nikko Copper restarts No.1 plant over weekend

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LS-Nikko Copper restarts No.1 plant over weekend

China Wants Shipping Partnership with Brazil’s Vale -Ambassador

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Wants Shipping Partnership with Brazil’s Vale -Ambassador

Protesters burn vehicles, buildings at New Caledonia nickel mine

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Protesters burn vehicles, buildings at New Caledonia nickel mine

Hong Kong exchange vows to fight new metals lawsuit

Posted on May 26, 2014 by jvbmetals

Hong Kong exchange vows to fight new metals lawsuit

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JOBS: Operations Director/VP Operations Gold Mining, US >$300K +

Posted on May 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Operations Director/VP Operations Gold Mining, US >$300K +

China copper smelters defer spot concentrate buys, betting on TC/RC rise

Posted on May 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China copper smelters defer spot concentrate buys, betting on TC/RC rise

Nalco on the expansion path | Black China Blog

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://az-china.com/blackchinablog/?p=3936

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World Aluminium Conference: High rate, long waits

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.recyclingtoday.com/hong-kong-cru-aluminium-conference.aspx#.U38qLuBmHjU.twitter

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China Spot Zinc Price Expected to Average at 14,900 yuan in 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Spot Zinc Price Expected to Average at 14,900 yuan in 2014

Staged restart of the Mount Lyell Copper Mine

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Staged restart of the Mount Lyell Copper Mine

Romania wants to float copper maker Cuprumin

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Romania wants to float copper maker Cuprumin

The Namibian – CC admits scrap copper scam charges

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The Namibian – CC admits scrap copper scam charges

ArcelorMittal SA: Former Eskom director is new chief

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ArcelorMittal SA: Former Eskom director is new chief

ASEAN HRC Steel import prices drop to $546 per ton

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ASEAN HRC Steel import prices drop to $546 per ton

Jinchuan’s Fangcheng copper smelter begins shipments; Gansu back next month

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Jinchuan’s Fangcheng copper smelter begins shipments; Gansu back next month

China Considers Opening Up Its Steel Industry to Foreign Control

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Considers Opening Up Its Steel Industry to Foreign Control

Concerns over spills at New Caledonia nickel processing plant

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Concerns over spills at New Caledonia nickel processing plant

Zimbabwe tightens copper trading regulations

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zimbabwe tightens copper trading regulations

China’s copper importers extend losses in May on currency devaluation

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s copper importers extend losses in May on currency devaluation

Turkish iron ore imports rise 25% in Q1, despite March fall

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Turkish iron ore imports rise 25% in Q1, despite March fall

Bearish East Asian importing steel mills shy away from US bulk scrap

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Bearish East Asian importing steel mills shy away from US bulk scrap

Russia’s Rusal offers Japan aluminum buyers $405/mt premium for Q3

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Rusal offers Japan aluminum buyers $405/mt premium for Q3

Policy easing delay a risk to copper prices

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Policy easing delay a risk to copper prices

Philanthropist, big spender, warlord: Chinese tycoon’s Australian faces

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Philanthropist, big spender, warlord: Chinese tycoon’s Australian faces

South Korea’s LS-Nikko halts copper smelting after fire

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on South Korea’s LS-Nikko halts copper smelting after fire

Zhengzhou exchange to trade ferroalloy futures

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zhengzhou exchange to trade ferroalloy futures

Barclays fined $44 mln for gold price setting failures

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Barclays fined $44 mln for gold price setting failures

Penoles Worst of Miners as Metals Lose Shine

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Penoles Worst of Miners as Metals Lose Shine

HKEx targets Q4 launch for new metals, coal contracts

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on HKEx targets Q4 launch for new metals, coal contracts

CFTC wins Hunter Wise Commodities fraud case

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CFTC wins Hunter Wise Commodities fraud case

COLUMN-China’s imports adjust to reflect Indonesian ore ban: Andy Home

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-China’s imports adjust to reflect Indonesian ore ban: Andy Home

Port Hedland Union Defers Strike Threat for 30 Days

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Port Hedland Union Defers Strike Threat for 30 Days

Aluminium poised for price rise on Indonesia export ban

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminium poised for price rise on Indonesia export ban

Southeast Asia to drive growth in aluminium, says Japan’s UACJ

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Southeast Asia to drive growth in aluminium, says Japan’s UACJ

Daily iron ore price update (relief of sorts)

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Daily iron ore price update (relief of sorts)

Ode to Fortescue

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Ode to Fortescue

Glencore seeks exception to air standards at Sudbury

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore seeks exception to air standards at Sudbury

Miners lock in shipping costs as freight market recovers

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Miners lock in shipping costs as freight market recovers