February 22, 2023

Goldman’s Currie says China recovery ‘A-OK’, commodities to jump

Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of 31% based on the S&P GSCI.

February 22, 2023

Xi prods rescuers as China mine accident leaves dozens missing

Collapsed in coal mine in northern China caused two deaths and left more than 50 people missing.

February 22, 2023

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.

February 21, 2023

Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

February 21, 2023

Copper price rises despite weak Chinese demand

Demand recovery is expected in mid or late-March, according to some market participants.

February 21, 2023

China supply concerns boost aluminum prices

China's Yunnan province has asked aluminum producers to reduce power consumption by 40-42% from September levels.

February 21, 2023

Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says

The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021.

February 21, 2023

Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans

Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November.

February 21, 2023

Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells

Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites.

February 20, 2023

China’s Baowu seeks deeper ties with Rio Tinto on iron ore trade

Baowu is looking to benefit from efforts to repair trade relations between China and Australia.