January 8, 2024 Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are low, and spare production capacity is largely “exhausted,” the veteran analyst said.
January 8, 2024 Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.
January 8, 2024 Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.
January 8, 2024 Iron ore price at one-week low on faltering demand, steel margins Iron ore prices declined for a third consecutive session on Monday.
January 8, 2024 Column: Asia thermal coal imports hit record, but supply keeps prices muted The overall picture for the seaborne thermal coal market in Asia is that supply has risen by enough to offset strong demand by China.
January 5, 2024 Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.
January 5, 2024 First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them.
January 5, 2024 Circular economy can greatly increase secondary supply of REE in next three decades – study Circular economy strategies can lead to an increase of 701 kt secondary supply and a decrease of 2,306 kt demand of REEs.
January 5, 2024 Copper prices fall on stronger US dollar Copper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed interest rate cut lifted the dollar.
January 5, 2024 China’s coal king is catching up with its new battery champions Battery giants are at the forefront of the global energy transition, but on the stock market they’re being outshined by the dirtiest fossil fuel.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
