November 18, 2022

China’s October aluminum imports drop 34% amid rising supply, weak demand

The country brought in 196,460 tonnes, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminum, last month.

November 18, 2022

Indonesia faces difficult task to create OPEC-like group for nickel

The proposal to "coordinate and integrate nickel policy" was made this week by Indonesia's investment minister in talks with Canada.

November 16, 2022

Charted: The most expensive battery metals

This infographic highlights the five most expensive battery metals as of November 2022 using prices from Shanghai Metals Market.

November 16, 2022

Copper price falls on rising geopolitical risks

Global markets were rattled after NATO member Poland said that a Russian-made rocket killed two people in eastern Poland near Ukraine.

November 16, 2022

Iron ore price rises as China demand hopes persist

Overall sentiment remained upbeat despite October data showing new home prices fell at their fastest pace since 2015.

November 16, 2022

Commodity star lithium shows signs of cooling after 1,200% rally

Spot prices for lithium carbonate in China edged lower on Tuesday to register their first drop since June.

November 15, 2022

China has shot at seizing 60% share of global EV sales this year

There are now almost 250 different battery-electric models for sale in China’s passenger car market.

November 14, 2022

China’s October aluminum output climbs 9.5% on relaxed power curbs

The country produced 3.45 million tonnes of primary aluminum last month, an eighth straight monthly rise versus 2021 numbers.

November 14, 2022

Copper price retreats after hitting 5-month high

A firmer dollar, higher inventories and profit-taking pushed copper prices lower later in the day.

November 14, 2022

Indonesia to set up $2bn EV fund with China’s CATL, CMB International

Indonesia is keen to develop its own EV and battery industries at home, after banning exports of nickel ore to ensure supply for investors since 2020.