May 27, 2024

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

The Chinese commodity trader is Ivanhoe's largest shareholder.

May 27, 2024

Column: Rising stocks strike a dissonant note in tin’s bull party

Tin remains the strongest year-to-date base metals performer.

May 27, 2024

China defies global copper squeeze with near-record production

Copper smelters in China are maintaining production at near-record levels.

May 27, 2024

Iron ore price dips as falling China demand, high shipments weigh

A seasonally slowing demand for steel products will also drag down consumption for iron ore, Sinosteel Futures said.

May 25, 2024

Trafigura faces off with aluminum bulls over huge metal stash

The aluminum market is caught in a clash between some of the biggest traders and banks.

May 25, 2024

Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence

China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second electric car sold globally in the past year was made in the country.

May 24, 2024

Copper prices could surge to $40,000, says top trader Andurand

The metal has risen almost 20% this year, reaching a record $11,000 per tonne this week.

May 23, 2024

Pakistan coal miners face expansion issue as China stops funding

In 2021, China President Xi Jinping pledged to halt all coal construction and financing abroad.

May 23, 2024

Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty

Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.

May 23, 2024

China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves

The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.