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.

January 13, 2023

Dalian iron ore hits 17-month high on China demand optimism

Global supply concerns are also boosting iron ore prices.

January 13, 2023

Copper exporters to benefit from China reopening, AllianceBernstein says

Global markets have yet to price in fully the reopening of China and copper exporters are set to benefit from it.

January 12, 2023

Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI

The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on the potential divestment of the International Gemological Institute.

January 12, 2023

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

January 11, 2023

Copper price rises above $9,000 fueled by optimism about China

Higher price is also driving up the shares of mining companies, with BHP notching a record high.

January 10, 2023

Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers

Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers.