October 3, 2022

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.

October 3, 2022

Column: Iron ore navigates choppy seas amid some positive China signs

Iron ore is managing to steer a fairly straight course despite the headwinds and crosswinds being thrown about by both the Chinese and global economies, writes Andy Home.

October 3, 2022

Understanding how li-ion battery electrolytes work may give EVs a boost – study

Researchers have advanced microscopy techniques to take a closer look at what happens at the molecular scale in lithium-ion battery electrolytes.

September 30, 2022

Iron ore price marks quarterly losses on China covid, property woes

Overall Chinese iron ore demand may remain subdued in coming months, especially if Beijing sticks to its zero-COVID policy, analysts said.

September 30, 2022

Aluminum price extends gains after record spike on Russia supply fears

Aluminum climbed for a third day following a record 8.5% intraday gain.

September 29, 2022

China to host almost a third of the world’s new coal mines

Based on data from Global Energy Monitor, China had 559 million tonnes of proposed new coal mines at the start of the year.

September 28, 2022

CATL plans $1.9 billion battery project in China’s Luoyang city

Construction of the project will take up to three years, CATL said.

September 27, 2022

Copper production to show “strong and consistent” growth for next decade

New report by Fitch Solutions forecasts over 7 million tonnes will be added to global copper production through 2031 as a raft of projects in Chile, Peru and Congo come…

September 27, 2022

Column: Copper price slump brings Chinese buyers out in force

While the rest of the world worries about recession, China is steadily increasing its imports of physical copper.

September 27, 2022

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills resume ramping up output

Tuesday's gains indicate the market has not given up hopes that the recovery in Chinese steel production.