May 30, 2024

Iron ore price slips after China reiterates steel output control

In April, China's state planner said the government will continue to manage crude steel output in 2024.

May 30, 2024

Column: LME brand approval cements Indonesian nickel ascendancy

For Indonesia it's a vindication of its policy of forcing miners to move downstream by banning ore exports from 2020.

May 30, 2024

Base metals stage rapid retreat as profit taking accelerates

Investors are looking to cash in following a blistering rally in industrial metals markets.

May 29, 2024

China’s silver imports set to jump as solar demand lifts prices

Chinese imports have already been strong in recent months.

May 29, 2024

China 2024 rare earths quota growth set to slow amid supply glut

The quota is likely to reach 270,000 metric tons for all of 2024.

May 28, 2024

Copper price: the squeeze has been squoze 

A deeper copper price correction is likely and a new report makes predictions of $40,000/t seem even sillier than they were a week ago. 

May 28, 2024

Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant

Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.

May 28, 2024

Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year.

May 28, 2024

Iron ore price falls to one-week low as weak fundamentals outweigh latest property stimulus

Steel demand remains subdued in China despite the latest property stimulus.

May 27, 2024

CITIC Metal to sell up to 2% stake in Ivanhoe Mines

The Chinese commodity trader is Ivanhoe's largest shareholder.