May 20, 2024

Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.

May 17, 2024

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine

Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.

May 17, 2024

Iron ore price jumps to over one-week high on China’s property stimulus efforts

China is allowing local governments to buy apartments and relax mortgage rules.

May 17, 2024

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.

May 16, 2024

Tin prices may see further support from supply risks, rate cuts, analysts say

BMI analysts increased their 2024 tin price forecast, but predicted prices could ease to around $26,000 to $32,000 a ton in the coming months.

May 16, 2024

EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate steel

The EU launched the investigation to assess whether imports into the bloc are sold at excessively low prices.

May 16, 2024

Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study

Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally.

May 15, 2024

Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough

Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.

May 15, 2024

Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports.

May 14, 2024

BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.