copper

Rio Tinto warns market uncertainty threatens critical mineral supply

Governments are accelerating efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains for batteries, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and defence technologies. However, Rio Tinto says the commercial conditions needed to unlock large-scale new supply remain far less certain.

June 02, 2026

Rio Tinto rumours boost value of Oyu Tolgoi

Mongolia’s vast copper-gold project remains stuck in a rut despite rumours that Rio Tinto is closing in on a takeover of the main project company, Turquoise Hill.

March 18, 2014

Mid-cap Chinese miner issues $132 million credit-enhanced CB

China Daye Non-Ferrous becomes the second Asian company in two days to sell convertible bonds and the first since August to offer a renminbi-denominated deal.

May 08, 2013

Chinalco Mining raises $400 million from Hong Kong IPO

Chinalco’s Peru unit draws strong demand, leading the retail tranche to be about 25 times covered, while cornerstone investors take up 60% of the deal.

January 25, 2013

Chinalco Mining’s Hong Kong IPO covered at launch

Chinalco’s Peru unit starts the roadshow for an offering of up to $435 million, making it one of only a handful of companies set to list in Hong Kong before Chinese New Year.

January 18, 2013

Miners adjust to life after peak commodity prices

The bull market in commodities still has some years to run, but mining companies are preparing for leaner times.

September 20, 2012

China Nonferrous pushes $247 million IPO across the line

The Africa-based copper miner relies heavily on cornerstones and anchors to complete the deal, while Chinalco Mining postpones its offering as market conditions and investor appetite remain challenging.

June 26, 2012

Chinalco’s Peru unit starts pre-marketing $1 billion IPO

Chinalco Mining, which owns a copper deposit in Central Peru, sets out to test investor interest despite the volatility in global markets.

May 21, 2012

Two Chinese companies seek $541 million from HK listings

BMW dealer Yongda Auto is aiming to raise at least $306 million, while copper producer China Nonferrous Mining is seeking at least $235 million from the first listing of Africa-based mining assets in Hong Kong.

May 14, 2012

Asian IPO pipeline suggests a relatively busy month ahead

The start of pre-marketing for Graff Diamonds' IPO this week marks the beginning of a series of billion dollar offerings that are expected to hit the market in the next few weeks.

May 08, 2012