August 8, 2024

China’s Baosteel, Baowu Aluminum, Japan’s Kobe Steel to form JV

The new company will produce aluminum sheets for China's domestic automobile manufacturers.

August 7, 2024

China’s PBOC keeps gold buying on hold as prices hit record

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China was unchanged at 72.8 million troy ounces at the end of last month.

August 7, 2024

China’s 2024 coal imports to reach new record high, industry group says

The robust imports are despite lukewarm overall demand for coal.

August 6, 2024

Copper price hovers above 4-month low struck during global rout

Zinc also extended losses while aluminum ticked up.

August 5, 2024

Commodities face contagion as global market meltdown deepens

For commodities linked to industrial cycles, such as copper, a hard-landing scenario would put fresh pressure on bulls.

August 5, 2024

Column: Gold’s run to record high may crimp demand

Gold has been the standout commodity performer so far this year, gaining 18.5% and posting a record high.

August 5, 2024

Iron ore price hits 2-week high on improved Chinese economic outlook

Growth in China's services activity accelerated in July, expanding for the 19th straight month.

August 2, 2024

CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022?

This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like.

August 2, 2024

Glencore overshadowed in cobalt market as Chinese rival booms

China’s CMOC Group has strengthened its status as the world’s cobalt king.

August 1, 2024

Global gold demand reaches Q2 record — report

Total increased demand was supported by healthy OTC transactions, which were up a notable 53% year-on-year.