June 22, 2022

Chinese battery giant CATL prices $6.7 billion share sale

It sold 109.76 million shares at 410 yuan apiece in an A-share private placement, it said in a statement Wednesday.

June 22, 2022

De Beers sale shows stronger US and Chinese demand

De Beers sold $650m of diamonds, slightly up from $604m at the previous sale this year, but higher than the $477m this time in 2021.

June 22, 2022

Iron ore price lowest since December on worries of oversupply of steel in China

Renewed covid restrictions dampening overall domestic demand.

June 21, 2022

Kia picks batteries from CATL for EV sold at home

CATL, whose clients include Tesla and Volkswagen, is the world's largest battery maker.

June 21, 2022

Pathways to sustainable smelting 

As major economies march towards a net-zero future, there is a growing endeavour to produce metals with little-to-no carbon footprint.  

June 21, 2022

Column: Global aluminum production pendulum swings back to China

China produced a record 3.42 million tonnes of primary aluminium in May as the country's smelters continue to ramp up run-rates.

June 21, 2022

Over-optimism among China steelmakers behind iron ore’s price plunge

Iron ore lost almost a quarter of its value in a dizzying eight-day plunge through Monday.

June 21, 2022

Cobalt gets cheaper as China’s buyers suffer from battery slump

The benchmark price for cobalt in Europe has slid more than 13% since a peak in May.

June 21, 2022

China shows it’s serious about enforcing coal price controls

China’s top planning agency has demonstrated its intent to keep coal prices in check.

June 20, 2022

China’s alumina exports soar to fill Russian shortages

The 190,000 tons shipped in May brings the year-to-date figure to 380,000 tons, nearly 1,000% higher than the same period in 2021.