September 9, 2022

BMW touts ‘technology leap’ of longer-range, faster-charging batteries

BMW will partner with CATL and Eve Energy to source the round cells in Europe and China, with the search for partners in North America still ongoing.

September 9, 2022

Copper price up on lower-than-expected inflation in China

Copper consumption in China is expected to be stronger in the fourth quarter.

September 8, 2022

Iron ore price back above $100 a tonne as Chinese city vows to rescue stalled home projects

Zhengzhou said it will start building all stalled housing projects within 30 days

September 8, 2022

Copper price rises on supply disruption concerns

Workers at BHP's Escondida threatened on Wednesday to go on strike over what they described as safety concerns.

September 8, 2022

Column: China’s August coal and copper imports not as strong as they look

China's imports of major commodities were mixed in August, with ongoing weakness in crude oil and natural gas.

September 8, 2022

China to add more coal plants than thought to ease energy crunch

The world’s biggest energy user plans to add 270 gigawatts of thermal capacity in the five years through 2025.

September 8, 2022

The copper market is flashing signs of tight supply

Copper spreads are spiking in a signal that physical supplies remain tight despite global economic headwinds.

September 7, 2022

China’s iron ore imports, stockpiles rise

The world's top iron ore consumer brought in 96.21 million tonnes of the steelmaking raw material last month.

September 7, 2022

China’s copper imports continue at record pace on lower prices

Year to date copper imports are up 8.1% but Shanghai inventories drop to 7-month low.

September 7, 2022

Column: Chinese speculators crush tin, wiping out two-year rally

The tin price roller coaster ride isn't over yet, writes Andy Home.