Iron ore price rallies on Australia supply fears, China demand hopes
Potential disruptions are still just that, with actual export volumes holding up, writes Clyde Russell.
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Tianqi Lithium returns to annual profit thanks to battery boom
Chinese lithium carbonate prices have been on a tear, jumping by almost a third this year after surging more than 400% in 2021.
China’s 2021 gold consumption jumps by a third on-year as economy grows
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