September 16, 2021 Iron ore price dives 7% on China’s lower steel output data Mining stocks also slid, with BHP down more than 6% from the previous week, Rio Tinto down 5.3%, and Vale down 7%.
September 16, 2021 Copper price falls as China vows to release more metal reserves China has released 420,000 tonnes of the metals in three batches so far this year via public auctions at prices “slightly lower than market."
September 16, 2021 Platinum-group prices are being hammered by the chip shortage The shortage of semiconductors is clobbering the price of platinum-group metals as investors brace for a long-lasting hit to car production.
September 15, 2021 Aluminum price rises on talks of fresh output curbs in China China's aluminum output in August slipped for a fourth straight month.
September 15, 2021 China will release more metal reserves to ease supply shortage – state planner "Currently, copper, aluminum, and zinc prices are still high," said Li Hui, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission.
September 15, 2021 Copper price up on weak US inflation Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year.
September 15, 2021 Iron ore price plunges on falling steel output China's monthly crude steel production slipped for the third straight month to 83.24 million tonnes in August.
September 15, 2021 EU to suspend planned tariffs on Chinese aluminum, lobby group says The European Union is set to impose duties on aluminum from China in October, only to suspend them for nine months.
September 14, 2021 Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit Exiting coal could free up resources for Teck to accelerate its plans in commodities like copper.
September 14, 2021 New uranium fund signals start of bull run amid tight supply Uranium futures on Nymex surged to $44.15 a pound on Monday, the highest level since December 2012.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am