August 17, 2022

China hikes 2022 rare earth quota by 25% on rising demand

China has raised the annual quota for five years in a row.

August 17, 2022

Iron ore price tumbles as China power shortages hit steel mills

Nearly 20 steel mills in China's southwest regions had suspended operations as of Wednesday.

August 16, 2022

Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve

China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.

August 16, 2022

Column: US hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties

The Inflation Reduction Act marks another big movement in the reshaping of critical mineral supply chains, writes Andy Home.

August 15, 2022

BHP hits profit record and sees demand healing in China

The world's largest miner by market value said coal and copper prices have risen in the recent months due to tight supply and geopolitical tensions.

August 15, 2022

Gold price drops with China slowdown, Fed minutes in focus

Despite coming off a fourth weekly gain, bullion has now come under pressure from a stronger US dollar.

August 15, 2022

China July aluminum output hits record high after power restrictions loosened

For the first seven months of the year, China produced 22.95 million tonnes, up 1.1% from the same period last year.

August 15, 2022

Copper price falls on demand worries in China 

China's central bank unexpectedly cut key interest rates for the second time this year in an attempt to revive credit demand to support growth.

August 15, 2022

Billionaire behind big nickel short plans to sell steel assets

Tsingshan Holding Group is in advanced talks to sell some of its stainless-steel assets in Indonesia.

August 12, 2022

Graphic: How is aluminum made?

The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.