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.
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.
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