May 18, 2023

Zinc price could hit $2,000/t by 2025 on ballooning surplus

Refined zinc prices are expected to be on a downward trend until 2025, analysts said.

May 18, 2023

Copper price down, hit by strong dollar, rising inventories

On-warrant copper stocks in LME registered warehouses climbed to a six-month peak.

May 18, 2023

Copper concentrate market to face steep deficit from 2025

Asian smelters ramped up capacity amid a lack of matching mining projects in the pipeline.

May 16, 2023

Tianqi Lithium exec sees more sector mergers and acquisitions

The Allkem and Livent tie-up has raised expectations for more mergers and acquisitions.

May 16, 2023

Aluminum trader’s huge LME position ignites battle for stock

IXM, owned by China’s CMOC Group, has built up an unusually large position in the LME’s aluminum contract for delivery tomorrow.

May 16, 2023

Column: Lead’s balancing act still depends on China’s exports

The physical market in both Europe and the United States remains tight and visible stocks are still low.

May 15, 2023

Sinomine suspends Zimbabwe lithium ops over authorities’ concerns

The lithium operations have been put on hold for 7 days to address administrative concerns raised by authorities.

May 15, 2023

LME base metals index tumbles more than 30% since 2022 peak

The LMEX recently collapsed below its 200-day moving average.

May 15, 2023

Column: Zinc price sinks as supply rebound dispels fears of shortfall

Zinc's slump is part of a broader price retreat across the base metals complex.

May 15, 2023

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.