China plays a dominant role in the tungsten industry. It accounts for about 84.5 percent of the world’s total output, and is a net importer of tungsten concentrates; as a result, it heavily influences the tungsten price.

The International Manganese Institute (IMnI) just put out its research report for October, giving a good overview of manganese supply and demand trends.

It is reported that the U.S. Department of Commerce announced to impose preliminary duties on some steel products from China. There were Six American steelmakers including U.S. Steel filed trade complaints against China imports. The Commerce Department establi...

South32 holds a 60% interest in Samancor Holdings and Anglo American holds the remaining 40%.

Eclipse Metals (ASX:EPM) is gearing up for new exploration at its manganese and uranium properties with a fundraising drive targeting up to A$970,660 before costs.

Embattled nickel miner Mirabela Nickel has cut nearly 34% of its staff numbers as the nickel price remains low.

Industry officials will love to believe the worst is over for the ferroalloys industry and prices of intermediate products that go into adding strength and rust proofing of carbon, alloy and stainless steel, have bottomed out. Crystal gazing into commodity pri...

Activity in China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly contracted in October for a third straight month, an official survey showed on Sunday, fuelling fears the economy may be cooling further in the fourth quarter despite a raft of stimulus measures. Adding ...