December 4, 2023

Column: Iron ore benchmarks diverge as China tries to cool prices

The only potential obstacle to higher prices is the possibility of stronger interventions by Beijing.

December 1, 2023

China lithium price poised for further decline in 2024 – analysts

Lithium carbonate prices in top consumer China could fall by more than 30% next year.

December 1, 2023

Copper price climbs to three-month high on Panama mine risk, shortfall

The metal rose as much as 1.2% on Friday, tracking a rally in European and Chinese stock markets.

December 1, 2023

Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years

Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a lower copper concentrate treatment and refining charges for 2024.

November 30, 2023

Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus

The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices.

November 30, 2023

Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves

By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.

November 29, 2023

Lithium price slump has room to run as bearish bets mount in Guangzhou

Prices on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange have more than halved since the bourse debuted lithium trading in July.

November 29, 2023

Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium

Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet.

November 28, 2023

Coal mine accident kills 11 people in China’s northeast

An investigation into the incident in Shuangyashan city is ongoing.

November 28, 2023

Iron ore price poised to hit $150 in 2024 on Chinese stimulus, analysts say

The price outlook compares with earlier estimates of $130 per ton, and Monday's level of $135 per ton.