May 24, 2022 Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.
May 24, 2022 Copper price dips as investors fear economic slowdown "Recent consumption run rates imply copper and aluminum shifted into surplus globally in April," analysts at Citi said.
May 24, 2022 Column: Europe’s aluminum output slides as energy crunch bites Europe's primary aluminum smelters are continuing to curtail production in the face of soaring energy costs.
May 24, 2022 Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare.
May 23, 2022 China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.
May 23, 2022 China triples solar investments as clean energy push accelerates The nation is forecast to add a record 220 gigawatts of total power capacity this year, according to the NEA.
May 23, 2022 Mine auction draws 3,448 bids amid scramble for lithium The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes.
May 20, 2022 China spent over $6 billion on Russian energy imports in April Purchases of oil, gas and coal jumped 75%.
May 20, 2022 Iron ore price up as Chinese banks cut interest rate Chinese banks cut a key interest rate for long-term loans by a record amount on Friday.
May 20, 2022 Sinosteel signs $680m iron ore mine deal with Cameroon Company will develop the Lobe iron ore mine in the central African nation.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
