October 17, 2024

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

October 17, 2024

Visualizing China’s cobalt supply dominance by 2030

Chinese companies are expected to control 46% of the global cobalt mined supply by 2030.

October 17, 2024

Industrial metals slump as sentiment on China demand worsens

Prices have faded as government briefings on the Chinese economic policy fell short of expectations.

October 16, 2024

World’s top two iron ore miners raise output even as China slows

Rio’s third-quarter output edged up about 1% from a year earlier, while Brazil’s Vale beat estimates to churn out its highest volume since late-2018.

October 16, 2024

China to extend record aluminum output amid ample power

National output is expected to rise 3% in the fourth quarter from a year ago to 11 million tons.

October 15, 2024

Copper prices hit three-week low on doubts over China’s pro-growth push

A Reuters poll showed that China's economy will likely expand 4.8% in 2024, below the government's 5% target.

October 15, 2024

Iron ore price drops with leading miners to deliver production reports

This week, BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale turn in their figures.

October 15, 2024

China to launch platinum, palladium futures in Q1, producers’ council says

The contracts will be the first domestic price-hedging mechanism for platinum and palladium in China.

October 15, 2024

Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze

China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020.

October 15, 2024

Kazatomprom strikes large uranium sale deal with Chinese buyers

The buyers are CNNC Overseas Limited and China National Uranium Corporation Limited.