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.

August 29, 2022

Column: China steel sector turning the corner as demand, margins improve

Steel mills have been signaling that production is likely to rise in September, writes Clyde Russell.

August 28, 2022

China needs to review EV battery emissions, CATL founder says

China is one of the world’s major vehicle-battery production centers but seems to have lagged behind other countries in terms of handling emissions in the manufacturing process.

August 26, 2022

Copper price rises on China demand optimism

Copper has rebounded by 17% since touching 20-month lows on July 15.

August 26, 2022

Chinese copper giant Maike seeks help with liquidity issues

BHP Group is among suppliers that are diverting shipments away from Maike for now.

August 26, 2022

China’s reliance on foreign battery metals poses a challenge – industry

China's output of the main battery cathode materials nearly doubled in 2021.

August 25, 2022

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills ramp up output

China's move to support its economy, including funding support for infrastructure projects, also boosted sentiment.

August 24, 2022

Aluminum price climbs on supply snags, but grim demand outlook weighs

Around 1 million tonnes of aluminum capacity has been taken offline in Europe.

August 23, 2022

Iron ore price rises as China cuts lending benchmarks

China’s property market crisis is testing whether central bank Governor Yi Gang can stick to his stimulus-lite strategy.

August 23, 2022

Two charts show copper price drop may have been overdone  

Copper is China's only growing commodity import in 2022 as the country’s inventories drop 60% in a year and worldwide stocks decline to just 3.5 days consumption.