July 6, 2021 GRAPHIC: Motorists drive up prices for battery metal lead A jump in demand for traditional lead-acid car batteries and lingering freight problems have created shortages that have been felt most acutely in the huge US automotive sector.
July 6, 2021 China June tin output rises 10.9% from prior month – Antaike The increase came as restrictions on power usage in the tin-smelting heartland of Yunnan were "basically lifted" last month.
July 5, 2021 Indonesia sets coal benchmark price at highest in a decade on Chinese demand The ministry set the benchmark coal price at $115.35 per tonne in July, higher than the $100.33 per tonne in June.
July 5, 2021 Gold price boosted by recovery in central bank buying A rebound in central bank buying — which had dropped to the lowest in a decade — has bolstered the prospects for gold prices.
July 5, 2021 Copper price up on hopes of stronger US metals demand US companies in June hired the most workers in 10 months, raising wages and offering incentives to entice millions of unemployed Americans.
July 5, 2021 Iron ore price jumps as Tangshan mills resume production Steel output at some producers was restricted due to the Chinese Communist Party's 100th anniversary and environmental-related policies.
July 2, 2021 Global copper smelting eases in June; nickel pig iron jumps Copper smelting activity slipped in June after a rebound a month earlier as Chinese plants closed for maintenance.
July 2, 2021 Gold price in India swings to premium as easing restrictions lure buyers Gold in India this week was being sold at a premium for the first time in more than two months.
July 2, 2021 Iron ore price down on China steel output curbs China will have to cut steel output by more than 50 million tonnes in the final six months of 2021 to meet its carbon emissions targets.
July 2, 2021 Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.
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