New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal

New US sanctions on Moscow are more likely than previous ones to cut Indian imports of thermal coal from Russia because they specifically cite top exporters SUEK and Mechel, three major traders of Russian coal said.

China’s 2023 iron ore imports hit a record high on rising demand

China’s iron ore imports in 2023 hit a record high, up 6.6% from a year before, customs data showed on Friday, thanks to stronger demand amid a lack of government-mandated steel output caps and higher-than-expected steel exports.

India to exempt certain steel product imports from quality control requirements

Mining News Pro - India may exempt certain steel product imports from quality control requirements to meet domestic demand and rein in prices, broadcaster ET Now reported on Thursday citing sources.

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in November

Mining News Pro - China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37% in November from the previous month, data showed on Thursday, as the world’s top consumer eased some import restrictions on the metal to meet expected demand for the Chinese New Year.

Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China’s curbs – analysts

Mining News Pro - Some graphite consumers will aim to accelerate imports of the EV battery ingredient from China in November before the country’s export curbs for some products come into force, but it may be difficult due to complex specifications, analysts said.

India imposes anti-dumping duty on stainless steel tube imports from China

Mining News Pro - India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on stainless steel seamless tubes and pipe imports from China for five years to remove "injury" to the domestic industry, according to a government notification.

China’s iron ore imports

Mining News Pro - China’s imports of iron ore in August rose 5.5% from the prior month, customs data showed on Wednesday, even as operating rates at blast furnaces only slightly improved.

EU, US step up Russian aluminum, nickel imports since Ukraine war

Mining News Pro - The European Union and United States have ramped up buying key industrial metals from Russia, data showed, despite logistical problems spurred by the war in Ukraine and tough talk about starving Moscow of foreign exchange revenue.

China’s iron ore imports

Mining News Pro - China’s imports of iron ore in August rose 5.5% from the prior month, customs data showed on Wednesday, even as operating rates at blast furnaces only slightly improved.

Copper price up as Chinese imports rise

Mining News Pro - The copper price rose on Wednesday as improving demand prospects due to stronger than expected data from the United States and China were reinforced by a lower dollar.

China July copper imports rise on-year as price slump spurs buying

Mining News Pro - China’s imports of copper rose 9.3% from a year earlier, customs data on Sunday showed, as a sharp drop in the price of the metal triggered buying appetite amid falling domestic inventories.

China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high

Mining News Pro - China’s palladium imports from Russia rose to a record high in June.

China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high

Mining News Pro - China’s palladium imports from Russia rose to a record high in June.

China June copper imports jump 15% on prior month

Mining News Pro - China’s June copper imports rose 15.5 % from a month ago to 537,698 tonnes, customs data showed on Wednesday, after demand picked up following the lifting of covid-19 lockdowns that had hurt manufacturing activity.

Ban on new gold imports from Russia seen as ‘largely symbolic’

Mining News Pro - The plan by some Group of Seven nations to ban new gold imports from Russia is “largely symbolic” as flows have already been restricted by sanctions, according to analysts.

US ban on Russian energy imports does not include uranium

Mining News Pro - U.S. President Joe Biden’s ban on American imports of Russian oil and other energy products, announced on Tuesday, does not include a ban on imports of uranium for nuclear power plants, a source familiar with the matter said.

Asia’s coal imports decline, but Ukraine crisis will keep prices up

Mining News Pro - Asia’s imports of coal slumped in February as prices remained close to record highs for both thermal and coking grades, and the crisis in Ukraine means the cost of the fuel is unlikely to retreat any time soon.

China’s metals imports boomed in 2021

Mining News Pro - China imported a record amount of primary and alloy aluminum in 2021, the world’s largest producer tapping the international market for the second consecutive year.

Iron ore price rockets as China imports hit highest in 16 months

Mining News Pro - Iron ore price surged on Tuesday after customs data showed China’s iron ore imports rose 14.6% in November from a month earlier to hit their highest since July 2020.

London nickel market tightens as China lifts imports

Mining News Pro - London Metal Exchange (LME) nickel stocks have been falling relentlessly since April of this year.

Were China’s August commodity imports strong? Depends on your time frame

Mining News Pro - China’s imports of major commodities appeared to show signs of strength in August, but the gains in volumes are more nuanced and illustrate the difference between a short-term view and longer-term fundamentals.

Were China’s August commodity imports strong? Depends on your time frame

Mining News Pro - China’s imports of major commodities appeared to show signs of strength in August, but the gains in volumes are more nuanced and illustrate the difference between a short-term view and longer-term fundamentals.

China’s imports are reshaping the global aluminum market

Mining News Pro - China imported a further 158,000 tonnes of primary aluminum in June, bringing the half-year tally to 744,000 tonnes.

Iron ore price up despite high China ferrous scrap imports

Mining News Pro - Iron ore prices continued surging on Monday, propelled by recovering global steel demand.

China opens its borders to billions of dollars of gold imports

Mining News Pro - China has given domestic and international banks permission to import large amounts of gold into the country, five sources familiar with the matter said, potentially helping to support global gold prices after months of declines.

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