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.

May 22, 2024

Iron ore price hits three-month high on China demand

China last Friday announced "historic" steps to stabilize its crisis-hit property sector.

May 21, 2024

Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says

Australia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when deciding whether companies qualify for tax credits under a new program of incentives.

May 21, 2024

Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules

Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.

May 21, 2024

China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand

The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation.