Iron ore price sinks amid growing pessimism over demand outlook in China
A raft of supportive policy measures from Beijing over the last couple of months have failed to result in persistent price gains.
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Copper price extends decline despite possible Chile strike
The workers at Codelco have complained about a lack of investment at the firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.
Iron ore price hits six-month low on plunging China steel margins
Chinese steel mills are opting to reduce output amid weak profits and deteriorating demand prospects.
Copper price sinks to 10-month low on recession worries
Outlook for demand deteriorated after the US Federal Reserve’s large rate hike fueled worries about recession and data from China indicated weak growth.
Iron ore price down ahead of China’s central bank rate announcement
Market focus has turned to the People's Bank of China, which could cut the rate on its medium-term lending facility on Wednesday.
Copper price slips as China demand woes resurface
Metal price fell as a stronger US dollar and renewed worries over demand due to partial lockdowns in China weighed on sentiment.
Iron ore price extends decline on China lockdown fears
"Fresh lockdowns and mass testing in Beijing, Shanghai, and now Inner Mongolia is the realization of the ferrous market's worst fears," said Atilla Widnell, managing director at Navigate Commodities.
Iron ore price down on new China lockdown worries
"China remains a big source of uncertainty for global growth," JP Morgan analysts said in a note.
Copper price extends decline on renewed China lockdowns and recession fears
Shanghai will lock down millions of people for mass covid-19 testing this weekend.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
