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.

June 27, 2022

Asia coal prices hit record on hot global competition for fuel

Hotter-than-normal weather in China is pushing power demand to an all-time high, increasing the consumption of coal.

June 27, 2022

Column: Iron ore needs China stimulus action, not just words

It appears market participants want to see actual demand rising, rather than officials talking about it, writes Clyde Russell.

June 24, 2022

Metal traders leave Trafigura as falling prices hurt profits

The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.

June 24, 2022

Iron ore price up despite gloomy demand outlook

In China's steel production hub, Tangshan city, 56 of the 126 blast furnaces were shut for maintenance, according to Sinosteel.

June 24, 2022

Global commodity shock enters next phase with recession test

What the rest of the year holds for raw materials from crude oil and natural gas to grains, gold, and iron ore?

June 24, 2022

Column: Zinc’s turn to feel the squeeze as LME stocks evaporate

It's an unwelcome development for the exchange after it had to suspend the nickel contract in March, writes Andy Home.