June 14, 2024

Chinese firm says it’s probing case of missing Russian copper

The monetary value of the copper is about 110 million yuan ($15 million).

June 14, 2024

FAA probes suspect titanium supply used in Airbus, Boeing jets

According to a New York Times report, the issue originated with a batch of the metal from a Chinese producer.

June 14, 2024

Iron ore price falls for a third week on China demand woes

"The structural trends suggest that the market is going to see more subdued performance rather than substantial recovery," analyst says.

June 14, 2024

China steel demand plateaus at a decent level, Vale boss says

“The plateau means they’re going to shift from real estate to manufacturing,” Bartolomeo said during a conference.

June 13, 2024

Column: China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics

China's imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.

June 13, 2024

Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing

Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.

June 13, 2024

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.

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.