October 21, 2022

BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth

The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021.

October 21, 2022

Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab

A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries.

October 20, 2022

Copper price rebounds on hopes of improving demand in China

Bloomberg reports potential easing of covid-19 restrictions.

October 20, 2022

Aluminum price rebounds on fall in stocks, hope about Chinese curbs

China is considering a cut in the duration of quarantine for inbound visitors from 10 to seven days.

October 20, 2022

Tesla drops as Musk says demand ‘a little harder’ to come by

Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year.

October 20, 2022

China’s ‘blue sky’ efforts may ease energy crunch and coal rally

Cement factories in the northern industrial hub Hebei are scheduled for a five-month rationing of output.

October 19, 2022

Iron ore price lowest in 11 months on supply pressures, weakening demand

Iron ore prices dipped on Wednesday after BHP reported higher quarterly output of the steelmaking ingredient, adding to supply-side pressures.

October 19, 2022

LME copper stocks plunge again as metal heads to China

The amount of available copper in the London Metal Exchange's warehouse network has halved over the last eight days.

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.