December 1, 2022

China’s lithium newcomer Zijin eyes rich returns from battery demand

The company has already spent $16 billion buying three lithium mines over the past year.

November 30, 2022

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.

November 30, 2022

Copper price poised for best month since April 2021

Investors bet China may shift away from covid-zero policies, which would boost demand.

November 29, 2022

Zimbabwe signs agreement with Tsingshan to set up lithium operations

China's Tsingshan, one of the world’s top nickel producers, is currently building a $1 billion stainless steel plant in Zimbabwe

November 29, 2022

Iron ore price rises on China property support

Government will allow developers to sell additional shares to acquire real estate assets to help stabilize the economy.

November 29, 2022

Aluminum price climbs as tight supply outweighs China demand worries

The resumption of plants forced to go offline due to power issues in China has been slower than expected.

November 29, 2022

Column: Iron ore shrugs off China covid woes, focuses on stimulus

The iron ore market is choosing to focus on China's efforts to stimulate its property sector, rather than on rising concerns over the potential economic fallout.

November 28, 2022

Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

November 28, 2022

Copper price down as China’s covid outbreak worsens

A series of stunning street protests in cities across the nation threaten to derail economic activity.

November 27, 2022

China actions spark Canada review of rules on foreign investment

Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy calls for changes to foreign investment screening as a result of concerns about Chinese state-owned enterprises.