February 3, 2022 China’s metals imports boomed in 2021, so did its exports Such divergence is highly unusual but reflects the equally unusual combination of pandemic recovery and supply-side constraints, writes Andy Home.
February 1, 2022 Analysts expect scorching base metals rally to cool Market balances are expected to shift from supply deficit towards surplus in 2023 as production recovers and demand cools, Andy Home says.
January 27, 2022 Supply-chain fragility sends tin price soaring to new highs This should be the year that the supply chain starts to heal but it could be a slow and painful process, writes Andy Home.
January 24, 2022 Chart: How metals prices performed in 2021 Looking back on what gave investors strong returns in 2021, it was the year of industrial and energy metals.
January 20, 2022 Indonesia working to fix delays on tin export permits, minister says Benchmark tin prices on the London Metal Exchange have hit record highs this week.
January 4, 2022 Tin price outlook dims in 2022 – report Growing demand should promote investments in tin production, resulting in a slight price decrease.
December 31, 2021 Base metals shine in 2021 on robust China demand, supply concerns Both London and Shanghai copper benchmarks have gained more than 20% this year so far.
December 21, 2021 A year of walking on the wild side for industrial metals Turbulence is in the very nature of commodities markets, but this has been a year like no other, writes Andy Home.
December 9, 2021 Five charts ask if mining is in a supercycle, one screams no The green energy transition necessitate massive new investments in mining, but how does today’s boom stack up to the aughts?
December 2, 2021 Tin price surge worsens supply chain woes for electronics, solar and auto firms Tin prices have nearly doubled from a year ago and are on course for their biggest annual rise in over 30 years.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
