July 14, 2022

China’s June daily coal output jumps on peak summer demand

Coal output over the first six months of 2022 reached 2.19 billion tonnes, up 11% from the same period last year.

July 14, 2022

China studies ending Australia coal ban on supply fear

Officials are looking to boost fuel supplies to avoid a repeat of last year’s power disruptions -- particularly ahead of a key party congress.

July 14, 2022

Barrick sees lower prices for copper in Q2

Barrick said average market price for copper in the quarter ended June 30 was $4.32 per pound, lower than $4.53 in the first quarter.

July 13, 2022

China June copper imports jump 15% on prior month

Demand picked up following the lifting of covid-19 lockdowns that had hurt manufacturing activity.

July 13, 2022

Iron ore price rebounds as China’s exports grow

Chinese exports grew at their fastest pace in five months in June.

July 13, 2022

Tianqi Lithium ends flat in biggest Hong Kong debut of 2022

The performance suggests investors remain wary of putting money into newly listed stocks in Hong Kong.

July 12, 2022

China’s imports of key commodities set to make a patchy recovery on growing mobility

Among metals, copper imports are expected to post a modest pickup even though demand remains sluggish.

July 12, 2022

Goldman goes cold on copper price

Metal is now 40% below the bank’s analysts' expectations.

July 11, 2022

Iron ore price down on growing fears of weak demand in China

Chinese steel mills scale back output while nursing losses from high inventories and sluggish steel orders.

July 11, 2022

Copper price hits a 20-month low on recession fears

Money manager positioning on the CME copper contract is as bearish as it has been since Q1 2020, according to Reuters columnist Andy Home.