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.

November 14, 2022

Column: Iron ore’s price bounce may be based on more than just China hopes

The price of spot iron ore for delivery to northern China has rallied from a two-year low as some optimism creeps back into the market.

November 11, 2022

Iron ore price soars as China covid curbs eased despite surge in cases

Sentiment was already upbeat before China announced the relaxed covid-19 curbs, despite a surge in new case numbers.

November 11, 2022

Oil to zinc prices soar after China eases some covid restrictions

Almost all major commodities traded higher following China’s move to reduce the time that travelers and close contacts of infected people must spend in quarantine.

November 11, 2022

China has links to dozens of Canadian miners tied to critical minerals

Chinese firms have been involved in 89 announced acquisitions and investments in Canadian metals and mining companies in the past decade, according to Bloomberg data.

November 10, 2022

Empty iron ore ships switch to coal to survive China’s slump

Cargo ships suffering from weak Chinese demand for iron ore are finding coal a more lucrative alternative.

November 10, 2022

Li-ion battery market to reach $430bn by 2033

According to IDTechEx, electric cars and transportation will represent the largest market.