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.

June 20, 2022

Iron ore price sinks amid growing pessimism over demand outlook in China

A raft of supportive policy measures from Beijing over the last couple of months have failed to result in persistent price gains.

June 20, 2022

Column: Iron ore suffers short-term demand woes, longer-term China threat

The outlook for spot iron ore prices for the rest of the year largely rests on how successful China is at containing covid-19, writes Clyde Russell.

June 17, 2022

Congo miner threatens to seize cobalt project from Chinese partner

Gecamines, which owns 20% of the Tenke Fungurume mine, has accused CMOC of manipulating the project’s finances.

June 17, 2022

Sinomine invests $200m in Zimbabwe lithium project

The southern African country holds some of the world's largest deposits of lithium.

June 17, 2022

Copper price extends decline despite possible Chile strike

The workers at Codelco have complained about a lack of investment at the firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.

June 17, 2022

Iron ore price hits six-month low on plunging China steel margins

Chinese steel mills are opting to reduce output amid weak profits and deteriorating demand prospects.

June 17, 2022

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.