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.

October 27, 2022

Iron ore price hit lowest since 2020 on global steel demand concerns

Prices have fallen more than 50% from a peak in March. 

October 27, 2022

Glencore to stick with Rusal’s aluminum in 2023

European business groups representing consumers oppose any restrictions against Russian aluminum, saying they could put thousands of companies out of business.

October 27, 2022

Column: Metal markets brace for a downturn of a different kind

The spectre of recession has hung heavy over this year's LME Week festivities.