October 19, 2022

China to remain a key trade partner for Australia, official says

Australia has been a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

October 19, 2022

Covid in China’s coal hubs crimps supply as winter demand looms

China’s two biggest coal-producing regions have been hit by virus flare-ups and lockdowns that are disrupting supplies and boosting prices.

October 19, 2022

China may buy more Russian copper to blunt expected premium hike

Premiums of physical copper sales to China in 2023 are expected to rise to between $150 to $210 per tonne over the benchmark London Metal Exchange price.

October 19, 2022

Global copper market to see 155,000 tonne surplus in 2023, says ICSG

World refined copper production is forecast to rise by about 2.8% in 2022 and 3.3% in 2023.

October 18, 2022

Copper price falls on recession fears, China covid-19 curbs

A sharp increase in ShFE copper inventories also dented sentiment.

October 18, 2022

Researchers better understand what it takes to improve EV batteries’ performance

A scientific team tracked the real-time movement of lithium ions inside layered lithium nickel-rich oxides.

October 18, 2022

Zijin to buy Rosebel from Iamgold for $360 million

The Chinese miner will acquire Iamgold's 95% interest in Rosebel Gold Mines, which owns the Rosebel operation and 70% of Saramacca in Suriname.

October 17, 2022

Rio Tinto tempers annual iron ore shipments outlook as demand weakens

Rio has been battling with a surge in production costs while iron ore prices continue to slide.

October 17, 2022

Column: Xi’s commitment to energy transition is mixed for commodities

Commodity markets were given little to cheer about in President Xi Jinping’s address to the Communist Party Congress.

October 17, 2022

Iron ore price slides as Chinese president stresses zero-covid stance

The environment is still not optimistic and the industry faces a “severe market situation”, the China Iron & Steel Association warned.