January 18, 2023

CHARTS: LME zinc stocks plunge to 1989 low, but Chinese levels rebound

Shutdowns of European smelters due to high power prices have been a key reason behind low LME stocks.

January 18, 2023

Coronado sees coking coal enquiries tick up as China eases unofficial ban

Company produced 8.8 million tonnes of coal in the first half of 2022.

January 17, 2023

Copper price retreats on weak economic data from China

China's economy grew 3% last year, one of the weakest annual growth figures in nearly half a century.

January 16, 2023

Rio Tinto sees increased volatility as China reopens

The miner, which looks set to keep its position as the world's biggest iron ore producer, said the Gudai-Darri mine is expected to reach its nameplate capacity on a sustained…

January 16, 2023

Column: China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022. It may in 2023

The market narrative for China's appetite for commodities has moved on from what was a soft 2022 to expectations of a strong 2023.

January 16, 2023

Iron ore’s sharp gains catch Beijing’s eye as traders summoned

Iron ore futures jumped almost 60% from the end of October through last Friday.

January 16, 2023

Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short

With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022.

January 15, 2023

Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production

Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China.

January 15, 2023

Goldman raises aluminum forecasts on higher Chinese and European demand

The metal will probably average $3,125 a ton this year in London, analysts said.

January 13, 2023

Copper price down after rapid rally

Copper prices paused their rally on Friday but were set to end the week with a 6.6% gain.