April 7, 2023 Central banks are buying gold at a record pace so far in 2023 In January and February, central banks collectively bought a net 125 tonnes of the metal.
April 7, 2023 China expands gold reserves at central bank for fifth month The People’s Bank of China raised its holdings by about 18 tons in March.
April 6, 2023 Iron ore price falls to lowest in 3 months on weak steel demand Analysts expect steel demand to gradually pick up.
April 6, 2023 China’s lithium hub cuts back production after price collapse Some lithium producers in Yichun in Jiangxi province, including two major ones, have reduced processing rates to stem losses.
April 4, 2023 Iron ore price expected to ease over next 5 years on slower demand growth and more supply In the long term, Fitch expects prices to decline to $50 a tonne.
April 4, 2023 Shanghai Futures Exchange lowers margin requirements for metals trading Margin requirements for copper and aluminum will be lowered from 12% to 9%.
April 4, 2023 Companies can vie to mine the deep sea starting in July The Metals Company expect to file an application in H2 2023 and to receive a mining license in 2024.
April 3, 2023 Iron ore price slides on Chinese regulatory crackdown worries The Chinese state planner has issued several warnings against hoarding and speculation in recent weeks.
April 3, 2023 Copper price back below $9,000 on weak China industrial activity Metal price was also impacted by the rise in oil prices and fears about inflation and higher interest rates in the US.
April 3, 2023 Factbox: Automakers accelerate the drive to secure battery raw materials Rising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials.
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