January 18, 2023

BHP expects China to underpin commodities demand in 2023

Its view contrasts with that of Rio Tinto, which said this week that China's reopening could raise near-term risks of labour and supply-chain shortages.

January 18, 2023

Copper price highest since June on China optimism

Investors believe China's lifting of covid-19 restrictions will enable its economy to bounce back from last year's slump.

January 18, 2023

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

January 18, 2023

Column: Funds jump back into copper, betting on Chinese recovery

The funds' sudden return is a sign that many are betting on a sunnier outlook, writes Andy Home.

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.