June 30, 2022

Four charts reveal seismic shifts in global energy within one lifetime

Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and small hydropower are now 13% of global power generation.

June 30, 2022

Metals set for worst quarter since 2008 on global downturn angst

The London Metal Exchange Index has tumbled 23% since the end of March.

June 30, 2022

Copper price heads for biggest quarterly plunge since 2011

"We still see metals falling as a recession in the US is fully priced in," said Commerzbank analyst.

June 29, 2022

Iron ore price down despite China’s move to ease covid curbs

"Market participants want to see actual demand rising, rather than officials talking about it."

June 29, 2022

BYD’s 66% gain catapults stock to near trillion yuan market cap

Analysts expect the firm to sell 1.5 million vehicles this year, doubling from 2021.

June 28, 2022

Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms – cybersecurity report

A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.

June 28, 2022

Iron ore price rises as China eases covid curbs

Beijing and Shanghai recording no new local covid-19 cases sparked a broad-based rally in metals.

June 27, 2022

Metals rebound from their worst week in a year on China optimism

An overall gauge of the outlook returned to neutral after deteriorating for two straight months.

June 27, 2022

Global iron ore production growth to accelerate until 2026 – report

Growth in Australia, faster growth in Brazil and stabilisation in Mainland China's ore output will be the main drivers of growth, Fitch says.

June 27, 2022

Commodities face recession test even as Goldman stays bullish

Across markets, there’s growing talk that high prices for raw materials will be cured only by recessions in the second half.