October 31, 2022 Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.
October 31, 2022 Breaking China’s grip on rare earths markets a ‘pipe dream,’ Australia says “That’s a country that has seen this need coming and made the most of it,” Resources Minister Madeleine King told Bloomberg News in an interview.
October 31, 2022 China shows the LME there are still buyers for Russian metal More than half of the copper in LME warehouses -- much of which was of Russian origin -- has been ordered out for delivery in the past three weeks.
October 31, 2022 Zinc price hit lowest since March 2021 as factory data fuels concerns over steel demand Zinc’s losses tracked a steep sell-off in iron ore and steel markets, as China’s economy shows few signs of a decisive recovery.
October 31, 2022 Japan looks 6,000 meters under the sea for rare earths to counter China The government intends to start developing the methods necessary to extract the elements near the Ogasawara islands, according to the Yomiuri newspaper.
October 31, 2022 The lithium market is hotter than ever and traders are moving in Prices have soared to unprecedented levels as demand forecasts keep growing.
October 28, 2022 Citi pumps aluminum into LME warehouse system, sources say Most of the recent aluminum flowing into LME warehouses is not newly made, and produced in India or the Middle East.
October 28, 2022 Stellar copper demand from Chinese solar makers seen slowing in 2023 – CRU European demand for the country's solar products has already started to cool.
October 27, 2022 Deal with Chinese supplier key for Transnet to haul more coal Transnet has come under fire from exporters of bulk commodities because it can’t supply them with adequate rail capacity at a time when demand is booming.
October 27, 2022 Canadian resources coveted by Asian superpower China is Canada’s third-biggest trade partner and British Columbia’s second-largest.
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