September 2, 2022

Copper price rises despite China lockdowns, recession fears

Price was supported by slow growth in American jobs in August.

September 1, 2022

Metals rout deepens as China lockdowns add to growth fears

A wave of risk aversion hit markets on Thursday, dragging copper down to near a one-month low.

September 1, 2022

Iron ore price down as China’s covid, property woes weigh

Nearly 70 Chinese cities reported declines in new home prices last month.

September 1, 2022

China copper giant wins banks’ backing amid liquidity woes

Lenders have agreed to provide credit support to Maike, including extensions on existing loans, the company said in a statement.

September 1, 2022

The next big battery material squeeze is old batteries

It could take 15 years or more for old batteries to eventually arrive at recycling plants.

August 31, 2022

Copper price slides as China factory activity slows

China's factory activity contracted for the second straight month in August.

August 31, 2022

China’s lithium giants notch earnings records on supply crunch

Lithium prices have jumped almost 80% in China this year, with the recent power crunch in Sichuan, home to over one-fifth of the country’s lithium production, adding impetus to the…

August 30, 2022

Iron ore price below $100 on China steel curbs

Steel prices also stretched losses after several big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen and Dalian, escalated covid-19 restrictions.

August 30, 2022

China’s Sichuan, Chongqing resume power supply to industry

Tianqi Lithium said its factory in Sichuan's Shehong city resumed normal production.

August 29, 2022

China-linked bots attacking rare earths producer ‘every day’

Fake social media accounts linked to the Chinese Communist Party are posting daily attacks on Lynas Rare Earths, according to the company.