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Future of Base Metals Still Depend on China Numbers, Experts Suggest

Sep 07, 2015 05:18 AM EDT

Whatever that is happening in China continues to affect investor perception, as weak economic data coming from the country still stifles trading at the bourse.

New Discovery Says Carbon Dioxide Can Turn into Carbon Nanofiber Through Steel Fibers

Eana Maniebo |

Aug 23, 2015 06:29 PM EDT

The same team of researchers that developed a zero-carbon dioxide cement and fertilizer has recently discovered a novel way of turning carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon nanofiber.

New Kind of Memory Alloy Returns to Shape 10 Million Times

Eana Maniebo |

Jun 03, 2015 10:45 AM EDT

Memory shape alloys, or a type of metal that "remembers its shape," is a valuable fusion metal used in aircraft, medical, and lifestyle-driven industries. Memory shape alloys are nicknamed "smart metals" because of their ability revert to their original shape when exposed to heat.

China Can Make Nickel Flourish This Year

Eana Maniebo |

May 29, 2015 01:46 PM EDT

Nickel's fluctuating prices sparked worries in the commodities market, mainly because of China's lowering demands. The Chinese economy has always been a catalyst in the commodities market because of its influence and strong pull on prices.

Supply Surplus of Chinese Steel Met with Anti-Dumping Probes

Eana Maniebo |

May 27, 2015 07:39 AM EDT

As China's steel exports rose to 32.7 percent year-on-year from January to April 2015, Europe and several other countries like Canada, Peru, and Brazil have decided to launch investigations into claims that both China and Russia have been dumping steel products to get rid of surplus inventory.

Mongolia Seeks Help from Rio Tinto, China for Copper Industry Recovery

Eana Maniebo |

May 22, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Copper mining is a major industry in Mongolia and the country's economy relies heavily on it. The country ranks 12th in the world for copper reserves, with the Gobi Desert holding 35 million tons of copper.

Stainless Steel Surplus in China to Lead to More Global Exports

Eana Maniebo |

May 20, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

A slowdown in China's industrial manufacturing and property sectors will soon lead to an increase in the global export of stainless steel.

‘Worst’ El Niño Could Lead to Base Metals Output Drought in Key Regions

Eana Maniebo |

May 18, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

According to Australia's Meteorology Bureau, the 2015 El Niño phenomenon can be one of the worst in history despite earlier predictions that it would be weaker than the 2010 occurrence.