June 12, 2024

A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows

Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.

June 12, 2024

The world needs more batteries — but not this many

By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to produce more than five times as many cells as the world will need, BNEF forecasts.

June 12, 2024

Tsingshan plans another 50,000t nickel LME listing this year

The company already listed nickel cathode from its Dingxing plant on the LME in the second quarter.

June 12, 2024

MMG to invest $700 million to double copper output at Botswana mine

MMG announced in March that it had completed a deal to buy Canada-based Cuprous Capital, the parent company of Khoemacau mine.

June 11, 2024

Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices

Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers.

June 11, 2024

Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output

China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.

June 11, 2024

Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand

Iron ore supply has risen while demand has softened and showed little room for improvement, Sinosteel Futures said.

June 10, 2024

China’s central bank to return to gold buying as prices ease, analysts say

China's central bank added 60,000 troy ounces of gold to its reserves in April.

June 10, 2024

Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.

June 9, 2024

China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation

Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.