May 26, 2022

China’s slumping economy to cut coal use even as output swells

China’s demand for thermal coal is likely to keep falling through the rest of the first half, as virus restrictions continue to mire the economy in a deep slump.

May 26, 2022

China’s economic slowdown woes dent benchmark iron ore price

China is facing bigger economic difficulties than in 2020, with some indicators starting to weaken sharply since March, Premier Li Keqiang said.

May 26, 2022

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand in China despite covid curbs

Although Tharisa's chrome exports to China have not been impacted by logistical issues, bottlenecks remain a worry, the company said.

May 26, 2022

Column: Market turbulence won’t slow aluminum’s green drive

The Chinese aluminum juggernaut has run out of momentum and smelters in Europe are powering down, writes Andy Home.

May 25, 2022

The trouble with lithium

Demand has outstripped supply, pushing prices up almost 500% in a year.

May 25, 2022

Copper market needs more than China’s covid stimulus measures

Chinese demand for property is in the deep freeze.

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.